My friends husband is going to his second court date for assault with a deadly weapon.will he serve time??

He needs to beg the judge for more time to get a lawyer. If he cannot afford a lawyer, he should apply for the public defender. This is a very...

You will be unable to get a NY license until you resolve the issue with your NJ license.

What are the next steps if I plead not guilty to my disorderly persons offense?

You should plead not guilty and ask for time to speak with a private attorney or apply for the public defender. You may be eligible for the...

Will this be on my permanent record?I'm only 14

If you get charged, you would be going to Family Court, not Municipal Court or Criminal Court. The good news is that there may be ways to keep a...

Judge's sentence vs. Sheriff Discretion

The judge may hear testimony from witnesses, such as law enforcement officers, at sentencing. However, the ruling is ultimately within the power of...

Caught with possession of .5 grams of marijuana, as a dream act student who had already a misdemeanor . what will happen ?

The outcome of your case may depend on what appears on your criminal record as well as the evidence that the State is able to provide regarding...

I don't think those mistakes will be enough to get the ticket dismissed. A first offense is 0 points. The statute prohibits "use" of a cell phone...

I got a 1225D in NYC. I am resident in NJ with an NJ DL. What's the prognosis like? I have plead Not Guilt by certified mail.

You should re-post this question in the New York section. Good luck.

Should I hire a lawyer?

There are a lot of sensitive requirements involved with the expungement process and therefore it would be a good idea to hire a lawyer to do this...

With several prior traffic convictions on your record, you may benefit from the representation of counsel during the court proceeding.