Two 511 in the first degree and a few traffic infractions

Greetings: You should apply for the services of the local public defender without any further delay. Best regards, George...

Coerced statement to police.

Greetings: In People v. Jordan, 597 N.Y.2d 807 (N.Y. App. Div. 1993) the court held that “mere deception by the police is not alone sufficient...

Minor forges Doctor note in New York

Greetings: I would hope that this matter would be dealt with internally at the school. But if law enforcement gets involved, she could...

Greetings: A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:1. With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes such...

I was charged with Petit Larceny.

Greetings: You should speak to your public defender about the possibility of your case being adjourned for six months in comtemplation of...

Am I looking at jail time?

Yes. You are looking at jail time. However, the better question is whether you will see any jail time. The only person who can answer that question...

Am I looking at jail time?

Greetings: You should immediately retain a criminal defense lawyer. If you cannot afford an attorney you should immediately apply for the...

I have two 511(1)a's and a few other pending tickets what should i do if i cannot afford a lawyer

Greetings: It sounds like you have been charged with two counts of aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree in violation of VTL 511-1-a...

Can 2nd degree assault charges be dismissed?

Greetings: The prosecutor could agree to dismiss the charge at the request of the victim but there is no guarantee that he or she will drop the...

Juvenile fingerprints??

Greetings: I recommend you read "Understanding Juvenile Fingerprinting" published by NYDCJS at:...