What should I do? Do I really need a lawyer? What can I expect?

Yes, you really need a lawyer. Anyone charged with a crime needs a lawyer. On the facts presented, a good lawyer should be able to get the criminal...

I lied in my testimony. Neep Help!

If you admit you lied under oath you certainly run the risk of being charged with perjury. You should hire an experienced defense attorney to...

Can a parolee, recently arrested, have his prior charge used against him in a new case?

There are two issues here: can his prior be used against him in terms of sentencing, and can his prior be used against him at trial if he goes to...

Does this go on my record?

Since you weren't arrested you probably don't need to worry about this showing up on any sort background check or record, but if you put L&T down...

It sounds like what he did would be covered under Penal Law Section 230.02-C, which states that a person is guilty of Patronizing a Prostitute when...

Does he need an attorney for DWI charge?

Anyone charged with a crime who legitimately cannot afford an attorney will be appointed one that they get for free. But don't forget the tried and...

DWI

It would show up as an open case even before you plead guilty, so either that or the conviction itself will come up pretty soon after the plea is...

A friend told me that if my b/f's son gets caught selling drugs from home in NYS his father could lose his house. Is this true?

Civil Forfeiture is the process whereby the government takes property that was used in, or proceeds of a crime. Like many government programs, it...

Can the minutes at my sentencing be used as evidence against my codefendant

Let me guess: you admitted your co-defendant committed the crime with you? The reason prosecutors and judges insist on this is so you can't later...

Is it difficult to request home confinement on a felony?

House arrest is VERY uncommon in NY state courts. It's so uncommon you should probably get it out of your mind with respect to potential sentences....