Even if it's a lie, a person's word to the police can and usually is enough for them to make an arrest. Now that she's made the complaint against...

That statement on the ad will have no legal effect whatsoever. No, it's not entrapment.

Do I have to appear in court if I received my subpeona in the mail

If it was just mailed to you then it wasn't properly served, meaning you technically have no legal obligation to appear. But if you're ever served...

If it's Attempted Assault in the 1st or 2nd Degree, possibly. If it's Attempted Assault in the 3rd Degree then it's unlikely. Once someone is taken...

Can a Plaintiff appeal a Class B misdemeanor acquittal in Brooklyn, NY?

If you're the victim of a crime and the defendant was found not guilty at trial, there can be no appeal. However, a criminal acquittal does not...

Got arrested for shoplifting for second time in 5 years. Got a ticket for court next week. What should I expect worst case

You might get lucky and the sealing went through to the point that no one, not even the judge, knows about it. In that case you may be able to get...

Is misdemeanor conviction/guilty will affect one's employment or housing later?

Being charged shouldn't hurt you, lots of people get charged for things they didn't do. What matters is the end result, e.g what you're convicted...

How should I go about this?

Considering you have a prescription for the Xanax, a good attorney should be able to get the criminal charges dismissed. The main issue I see would...

He could theoretically be charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Please I need to know what many time the D.A have to put indictment.

If this is his only case, he should have been released by now pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 180.80. However, he may have waived his...