My brother is currently working with a lawyer an hour away, is it too late to find someone closer? He's done with arraignment.

Can your brother find an attorney who is closer to the court-who is willing to take over the case at this stage and who would represent him -at...

Do I need the lawyer if I received a DAT for penal code 265.01.02?

You should retain a criminal defense lawyer. You have been charged with a crime that is punishable by jail, probation, fine and/or a surcharge. I...

I was arrested and charged w pl220.03 and pl 221.05. Can I go to jail? I f###### up n I'm scared! I have no money 4 a lawyer!

Do not just plead guilty. You are charged with a crime that is punishable by jail time, probation, and/or fines/surcharges. You are also at risk of...

I'm looking to fight a DWI based on rising BAC; is there a NY version of an article like this http://www.shouselaw.com/rba.html

Greetings: A rising BAC defense is expensive to properly present. But, if there was nothing suspicious about the presence of your legally parked...

Do i need to be represented by lawyer in order to gain my right to speak before the grand jury ? or i can do it pro se?

I suggest you review CPL 190.50.

Hi I got cell phone ticket, for just holding cell phone in my hand, not even talking or texting, comments just say cell phone.

See: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/cellphone.htm

I am a resident of NJ with a Probationary Driver License from NJ DMV but I got a traffic ticket on I-87 in Greensburgh NY.

I suggest you speak with an attorney who routinely practices in that court about the possibility of filing a motion to dismiss the ticket based...

How do you get out of a pins petition

It sounds like your cousin has been placed on a PINS petition. He should speak to his attorney about the possibility of filing a petition to...

Was caught shoplifting first offense and i have court next month. I am 21 years old? Can this case be sealed?

You should obtain an attorney. If you can not afford an attorney, you should apply for the services of a public defender. You should speak to your...

Is it legal/ethical for a lawyer to unilaterally decide to drop a contingency case after months of effort?

I respectfully suggest you review DR 2-110 which sets forth the ethical rule governing withdrawal from employment. You can find same on page 35 @...

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