How would one go about getting a public defender for criminal court in New York City?

Every state has different laws pertaining to when a person is entitled to a public defender. In general if a person is facing the possibility of...

Can an employer still pull up fingerprint records if the charge is dropped from your criminal history and the rest is clean?

In most states, if your case occured when you were a minor and it was "deferred" and later dismissed, then it should not appear on your criminal...

I WAS CHARGED WITH MENACING THEN THEY UPGRADED IT TO A CRIMINAL POSS 3RD..(D) FELONY HOW????

A felony charge in most states will potentially subject you to going to state prison. It is critical you immediately seek the guidance of a local...

If my car is being assaulted (with me in it) by thrown cups of liquid/slapped by picketers, to what degree is defense allowed?

Our law office is in Tustin, California and we are familiar with local laws that pertain to self defense of property. In general you are entitled...

Advice on Criminal Mischief Case

From what you have said it appears that the lawyer for your son should be able to obtain this "discovery evidence" you speak of. However, from your...

What's the best defense against a citation for parking at a wrong angle?

You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney in Seattle on this matter. Every traffic court is different and local lawyers will likely...

In every state, there are different rules relating to when someone can receive a court appointed lawyer. In most states the standard is whether the...

Procedure and consequences for public disorderly conduct charge

Tge answer to your question depends upon whether you were prosecuted for the crime. If you were prosecuted, did you have a lawyer when you went to...

Defense witness who does not want to lie

This is a very sensitive situation. Withholding information when you are questioned by a prosecutor is different than giving false...

Federal criminal defense cases can be costly in terms of legal fees. However, you will likely want to seek out a highly experienced criminal...