Do I need a lawyer for a cellphone ticket in NYC?

There is an emergency exception, but it is a specific exception and bout a general one. This is a 5 point ticket. A lawyer will definitely help...

Possible grounds for an appeal?

If your friend wants to appeal his case then he needs to act quickly, file a notice of appeal, and hire an attorney to go through the whole trial....

Discon ticket on probation, need some advice

Your PO is probably the best person to ask about this potentially violating you. I doubt it would, but why not hire an attorney and try to get it...

The police forced me into a confession for a crime I didn't commit 20 years ago, can I expunge or fight this?

20 years later is way too late to fight it. Talk with an attorney about possible expjngemt though.

Age 25 Female Today I was caught stealing from walmart.

Ask for a court appointed lawyer of you can't afford an attorney. If you qualify, you will get one.

Is there any legal way for a 15 yr old to be able to date a 21 yr old?

There is nothing wrong with dating but what dating leads too. The 21 year old would be an idiot to start a relationship with a 15 year old. He's...

I am 14 and my ex girlfriend accused me if raping her, i know it sounds ridiculousand is because its not true

Absolutely do not speak with the police. If the police have contacted you about a rape, you need to immediately let your parents know and speak...

Yes that can be a basis to pull you over, but that by itself is not enough for a dwi arrest. There would need to be indicia of intoxication such as...

You wouldn't receive any points with that deal.

Can someone get in trouble for misleading someone about their age for sex?

People lie about their age all the time. As long as both parties are in fact over the age of consent and the sex is otherwise consensual, there is...