Can I still be charged with sagetery rape after 5 years passed

There is no statute of limitations for statutory rape, however, it's not up to the parents to press charges once their son reaches the age of...

The defense of Laches. It's a common law defense that says if someone waits too long to take action on a right they essentially give up that claim....

What will occur?

If they decide to call the police, you can be arrested for assault. Had you caught them red-handed, you would've been within your rights to use...

Any case law or advice would be helpful, outside of telling me to look for groups that offer free services

Lawyers here can't give you specific legal advice, that constitutes an attorney-client relationship and would violate ethics rules to do so on a...

Please consider all the advice the lawyers here have given. You should not represent yourself under any circumstances. By the mere fact that you...

In NY are you allowed to get a criminal record by paying a fine to a summons by pleading guilty to it and the fine?

What exactly was the summons for? Generally, a summons will not charge you with a crime. It's usually something minor like disorderly conduct or...

Do I need a civil right lawyer for excessive force and Injury?

Sounds like a possible false arrest/ false imprisonment claim. You should meet with a lawyer who focuses on these types of cases IMMEDIATELY.

You go to the courthouse and request a copy of the transcript. There will be a fee. Just ask a court officer to direct you.

I need to get a lawyer I was wondering how much a lawyer would cost me? What is the worst and best case scenario?

Disorderly conduct is the lowest offense on the penal law totem pole. If I were you, I wouldn't waste money hiring a lawyer. You can stick with the...

Where can I find a good source for a probono lawyer?

The legal aide society. www.legalaid.org