What do we do? Do we allow our child to talk to the investigator?

No you do not talk to the investigator. You speak with a criminal defense attorney and fast. When there are multiple people involved, the one who...

Do I have any chance of charges being dropped in an appeal? If so, is it pointless due to the amount of time it would take?

Why do you think you have a basis to appeal. Even if you didn't waive your rights to appeal it sounds as though you are just not happy with the...

Can a juvenile record be a factor in a hiring process if your record is clean as an adult?

While juvenile records are supposed to be sealed, If a potential employer became aware of your records, it would not be illegal to use that factor...

NY Dwi conviction (2nd offense) for someone who now resides in FL. Ignition Interlock Question.

This is interesting. I'm guessing that a Florida court would enforce a NY courts sentence. In ny you are required to put an interlock device in any...

To change an inmates bail status, there needs to be "changed circumstances". F nothing changes by the next date then it is unlikely te bail status...

During interrogation, NYPD officers are allowed to fabricate evidences/lie- Whats the name of this policy?

There is no policy. It's just an accepted police strategy that te Supreme Court has said is allowed. However they cannot lie to the point that...

Every year there is legislation for expungement in NY in front of the legislature and it never passes. As of now NY dies not expunge. Fortunately a...

My Active Duty boyfriend and I were falsely accused of sexual assault.

Whether or not it is worth it will be completely up to you and how much damage you have suffered. While you are correct that you first need to beat...

What are the consequences for not paying the federal government their newly imposed fine for not having health insurance.

It is not a fine. It is a tax according to the Supreme Court despite common sense pointing the other way. It will be deducted from any return you...

“are there any accepted reasons for not showing up to your sceduled court date, ie bail jumping?”

Usually a reason that you physically could not make it such as a serious medical reason. You will need documentation to verify such a reason. A...