Can a person be arrested just because someone accuses them of something?

Testimony is evidence. It's really as simple as that. If the judge or jury finds the testimony credible beyond a reasonable doubt, then someone can...

Like most people, law enforcement generally go for the easy option. In this case, it sounds like they had an adult victim with visible injuries who...

This will likely depend on the jurisdiction. Some courts care about deadlines more than others. If you missed a court date in September then that's...

This sounds like it could be a municipal (e.g. city or town) case as opposed to a case brought by the state. Many municipal convictions are not...

Hard to say. It will most likely depend on the case and how serious it is. A minor harassment charge would probably get the same treatment as a...

Will I get prison or jail time?

It's impossible to answer this without more information. The likelihood of jail time will depend on the jurisdiction, the facts of the case,...

Everyone charges differently, but for any lawyer the fee will likely depend on whether or not you go to trial. Expect to spend anywhere from...

How much jail time will i have to do

Do you have priors? How much of the substance? Is this a misdemeanor or felony? What kind of substance? To answer your question, a lawyer would...

In Nassau County, is a person's license suspended at the arraignment? If yes, can you request a conditional license?

Yes, the license generally gets suspended and yes, you can generally get a conditional license 30 days after the arraignment. This person may...

Is it likely the state will reduce the charges? Is jail time mandatory here? If so, what's the jail time applicable?

I don't believe any of those charges carry a MANDATORY jail sentence, but based on the facts even with no record it may be hard to get a judge to...