Unfortunately, she can. If the bail was posted through a bondsman, she could tell the him/her that she no longer wants to be a suretor and the...

It might be a good idea to have your parents accompany you to court to help you understand the legal process with your attorney. There won't be...

I was caught doing graffiti in which I have court now and was wondering if I need to bring a parent to court and I am only 16?

Even if you'd rather not discuss your arrest with your parent(s), I would advise you to do so. It's important to have family support. Your...

You are lucky that there was no arrest. I generally do not advise clients to pay the civil demand as stores rarely, if ever, will actually sue...

It's important to discuss your son's case with his current attorney or with an attorney you want to retain to represent him. The prosecutor's case...

II just found i have a bench warrant in Queens for failure to pay a fine for a DWI in 2014, i am going to clear this up tomorrow

If you haven't already cleared up the summons, I would suggest having the money available to pay the fine when you go to court. If you do, the...

Is it legal when I turn 17 than?

Yes you can because at age 17, you are considered to be the age of consent.

Can my 18 year old girlfriend be charged with statutory rape if she is pregnate and I am 16?

First of all, someone would have to call the police to alert them to the situation before law enforcement would step in. In order to be charged...

Grand Larceny 4th Degree my first Offense

Judges are tough upstate. You definitely need a top notch criminal attorney who can perhaps creatively come up with a disposition that would not...

We lost our business to arson that a person has been charged with.

You could discuss the damages with the Assistant District Attorney handling the case. Sometimes, the D.A. will make restitution by the defendant...