Can my codefendant get the minutes from my sentencing

Unless the proceedings have been sealed, the short answer is yes.

This is a very tricky situation. If you're confident that your attorney can still effectively represent you despite his current charges then you...

How can I recant without the DA totally destroying me?

This is certainly a tough situation. You're right, the DA is not going to ignore those names so there's a chance charges could now be brought...

The honest answer is it all depends on what kind of mood the judge and prosecutor are in on the day you go back to court. Since this is your second...

How can I defend myself if I don't remember?

Depending on the specific circumstances your voluntary intoxication may be a defense and it may not, you need to hire an attorney who can discuss...

What are the in-presence rules regarding warrantless misdemeanor arrests in New York?

Yes. Police can arrest someone for a crime as long as they have probable cause, which can come from someone else's word in addition to whatever...

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Can I plead to a lesser DUI offense?

If the DA and judge agree, you can certainly plead guilty to a lesser offense. Whether or not that's likely to happen depends on what your current...

Can a robbery be committed without grand larceny?

There needs to be a larceny to have a robbery, but it doesn't have to be grand larceny. Petit Larceny (an item under $1000) works for a robbery...

Assuming it was consensual and only happened after your 17th birthday, it doesn't seem like there'd be a crime here. The minimum age of consent in...

My friend got a dwi in december 2012 his lawyer said that speedy trial my not work why is that he is just now going for trial

There are few reasons "speedy trial" may not work and it's impossible to give specific advice without more facts. But in general terms, one reason...