There is no plea bargaining in the Traffic Violation Bureaus.

What happens if he doesn't show up to court?

Was he properly served with a copy of the petition? If so, has an affidavit of service been provided to the court?

Get back my money

I have changed the practice area below from criminal defense to banking.

Can I petition the court to change his last name to my maiden name?

I suggest you review the information at: http://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/namechange/index.shtml

Does having more lawyers increase my chances of winning a case vs just 1?

I believe in quality over quantity. But, having a team of well coordinated lawyers can be very beneficial in a complex case. It can also be quite...

Shouldn't lawyers always carry secret voice recording devices?

I believe lawyers are ethically prohibited from secretely recording conversations.

Looking down at your cell phone for directions is just as dangerous as looking down at your cell phone for a text message. A person who receives a...

What is going to happen?

I hope the judge -if still possible- places you on probation for the sake of the baby. You should be discussing this matter with your lawyer. I...

Lying to the police

How was the person hit? Was a weapon used? Was the person that allegedly got hit injured? If so, how bad? Why did the person allegedly hit the...

Can a pregnant unwed, 19 year old female petition child support from a parent who threw her out?

There are varying levels of not getting along with your step mother but she should file for child support and see what the court system has to say...