What should I do? Do I really need a lawyer? What can I expect?

Petit Larceny is a misdemeanor in NY. That means if convicted, you would have a criminal record for life and face possible sentences of up to 1...

Friend of mine is 15 years old and is dating a 17 year old is it legal for them to do anything sexual?

Any sexual act with a person under the age of 17 is sexual misconduct, which is a misdemeanor punishable up to 1 year in jail, 3 years of...

Once you have been sentenced, there is no way to reduce the fine. As for the points, you should contact a NJ attorney to see if the points will...

Any way to expunge 2 misdemeanors from 2006? Other ideas?

NY currently has no expungment statute unfortunately.

Does this go on my record?

While this is legal, you are under no obligation to pay. It is unlikely for them to sue since it would cost more to go through the process than...

How would you go about reducing a c felony to a d non violent with possibility of a drug program

Your boyfriend needs to speak with a criminal lawyer IMMEDIATELY. With his prior convictions, he faces an uphill battle especially considering...

If I am 16 and I had sex with a girl who is 15 with her full consent, can I be charged of statutory rape?

Your father is incorrect that is it statutory rape, but he is correct that you committed a crime. People under the age of 17 are legally incapable...

Is it difficult to request home confinement on a felony?

Home confinement is rare is state courts. Depending on the level of felony, prison may be mandatory. Sentencing will depend on a number of...

This is not a form of prostitution, this is the very definition of prostitution. You would be accepting money in exchange for doing a sexual act. ...

DWi- Job Offer

You need to contact a lawyer that regularly handles DWIs. Many DA offices do not offer plea deals when there is a refusal. A DWI conviction...