Do I have to turn myself in and can I have a lawyer present if I do?

I would absolutely contact a lawyer immediately and tell them what happened. Don't speak with the police without a lawyer present. If you decide to...

I was trespassing along a railroad. The officer didn't give us anything, but took down my information. Will I get a misdemeanor?

You should be fine. Even if you get a ticket, it would be minor and insignificant.

DWI arrest, but only DWAI violation & public employer's legal obligation to disclose checks during interview and hiring proces

There is a NYC ordinance that prohibits them from conducting a criminal background check until after they offer you the job. However, nothing...

I'd say any major that really hones your writing ability. Writing is essential to a lawyers' craft. I personally doubled in political science and...

Best Case Scenario? I have been charged with 3 D Felonies... Non-Violent, One Felony on my record from 1997

You should listen to your lawyer. Don't get hung up too much on not being indicted as of yet. The DA has six months to indict you, so they've got...

Does non-judicial punishment threaten my chance at Bar admission?

I had an incident three weeks before my own bar admission. I was terrified. As long as you disclose it and do so properly, you should be fine. My...

Does pre-conviction suspension in a DWAI ruling count towards the mandatory 90 day suspension?

The suspension only counts after sentencing.

Can I expunge my record

No. New York does not expunge criminal records.

This is complex and you should absolutely consult an attorney immediately. The police made a mistake in claiming you refused the breath test...

Currency release from Safekeeping

Yes. The NYPD never returns cash. The money gets deposited into escrow accounts and once processing is completed, the clerk will issue you a check....