It doesn' matter as there is no scienter or knowledge requirement for statutory rape. He can still be charged even if she said it was OK to have...

I was arrested in new york and was given a desk appearance ticket to attend court, i do not live in new york i live in london.

You must appear or a bench warrant will issue for your arrest. You can and should hire a lawyer to appear for you and dispose of the case with a...

My husband was arrested in a sweep this week. Today he was given a 25k bail and charge with CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST-3RD B Felony.

He needs a good lawyer to negotiate a good plea with a drug treatment program. Hire a lawyer to protect your legal rights. THE ESTRELLA LAW...

My son received a speeding ticket in Nassau county 100 in a 55. He sent back the ticket pleading guilty. Can he change his plea?

I think when you plead guilty by mail you are signing an affidavit swearing you are guilty and ready to pay the fine. To cancel this, if possible,...

At the age of 15 I had sex with a guy that was 17. Would that be considered rape?

Yes statutory rape because you were and still are under the age of consent in NY, which is 17 so it doesn't matter if you were OK with it. The...

It depends what you plead to. As a non-citizen you don't want to plead to a crime involving theft or it could hurt your future immigration status...

If you were a D.A...

It seems a colorable attempt argument can be made or success without evidence based on circumstanial evidence. People have been convicted on less. ...

What do I have to do to get a stay of sentence after conviction?

Innocent people are wrongfully convicted all the time. Look at the website for the Innocence Project. If she was convicted, she can't get out...

I received a ticket for no inspection

Yes. NY Vehicle and Traffic Law has certain requirements that must be on the ticket for it to be prima facie valid, including the correct make and...

How much would the fine be? Is it gonna be on my records? Would i be able to get another job?

I don't see a criminal issue if they didn't call the cops on you or reported you. They have the right to enforce company policy and fire employees...