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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: 15 year old is pregnant by 20 year old. Parent don't want to press charges. Can he still go to jail
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Oct 1, 2016

What you described is criminal. Anybody could alert the police for them to investigate, not only her parents.

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Q: What is a plea deal?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 29, 2016

A plea deal is an offer by a prosecutor for a defendant to plead guilty to a reduced charge.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: I was recently stopped for a DWI. If the court takes my license, how will I get to work?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 27, 2016

When you say stopped, were you arrested and are you being prosecuted for DWI? You can ask the court for a hardship license Speak to an experienced attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: I'd like to try to plea down my DUI charge to reckless driving - is that possible?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 27, 2016

Yes, plea bargain are possible in DWI cases. But it depends on very specifics facts. Speak to an experienced attorney to receive a full appraisal of your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New York on
Q: My daughter is 16 and her boyfriend is 35. Can I press charges against him?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 26, 2016

If they are in New York and in a sexual relationship, her boyfriend may be committing a crime. You could go to the police to report the relationship and their ages.

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Q: What should i expect from a 2nd degree assault charge on 6 year old boy?

I called the police on my husband because he was diciplining our son and it went to far and he was bruised on the back and neck. The state is pressing charges and the uped the charges from a misdemenor to a 2nd degree assualt charge. What should i expect?

Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 24, 2016

It is difficult to answer your question without more information. Has any protective agency been involved before the arrest? Does your husband have prior contacts with law enforcement and criminal convictions? Speak to the local prosecutor for the best answer to your question.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: How long can the cops have to take a breathalyzer test on me for I can just go?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 22, 2016

People can always refused to submit to a chemical test, whether by breath or blood. There are consequences for doing so. Every case is different and it depends on the facts. Speak to an experienced defense attorney to answer your question after explaining the full facts.

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Q: My son has a gambling addiction and stole some stuff to help pay off some debts. He got caught.

If he enrolls in some kind of rehab can he avoid going to jail?

Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 22, 2016

That is possible. Speak to an aggressive defense attorney immediately.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Can my case be dismissed if the police did not read me my Miranda rights?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 22, 2016

No. But evidence that was obtained after, usually statements, may not be able to be used against a person.

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Q: what happens if the complainant does not come to the grand jury trial
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 17, 2016

If a defendant does not waive indictment, the case will be dismissed in 6 months.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: If I'm charged with a DUI is there any way I won't lose my license?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 15, 2016

Of course. You could be found not guilty at trial.

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Q: Drug court or probation?

Hello,

A friend of mine is about to decide between drug court program for 1 year or probation for 3 years, he is confused which one is easier, his charge is A misdemeanor drug possession first offense, he would like to know if drug court includes home search too knowing that he is married... View More

Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 12, 2016

That's not a simple question to answer. It depends on many factors. The person to answer the question is his current who attorney who knows everything about the case.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for New York on
Q: Do I have to take a sobriety test if I'm stopped by a cop?
Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
answered on Sep 8, 2016

If you mean field sobriety tests or coordination tests, then, no, you do not. Nor do you have to submit to a breath or blood tests, but the refusal will lead to an immediate suspension of your driver's license.

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