Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Arrested for a warrant, no record of arrest

You need to hire an attorney to visit with your brother and begin investigating and fighting these charges.

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Re: Arrested for a warrant, no record of arrest

There must be something like a docket or indictment number or some type of pedigree information. Also, he may be able to sue if he is not involved. Be aware there is a 90 day period to file a notice of claim from the date of the arrest. I handle these type of cases - both the criminal and civil part - so feel free to contact me.

Re: Arrested for a warrant, no record of arrest

my office regularly handles both criminal cases and law suits for civil rights violations.

there are multiple things to look at -

you mentioned he had never been arrested in NY - this however may be an out of state warrant, you did not specify whether it was a NY warrant... on the warrant, there would be a charge of what wrongdoing was done, and in that would be included the description of the case (whether it be a docket or indictment #) and through this info you would be able to confirm the identity of the individual they are looking for and confirm if it is your brother.

A few things to mention, they REGULARLY make istakes such as these... if the names are simialr, HOWEVER, that being said once they run the finger prints that should in and of itself clarify the situation as to whether they have the wrong person... generally the fingerprint search only takes a few hours to complete and confirm. If, after this search they are still claiming it is him...

HIRE A LAWYER IMMEDIATELY! you should not wait any length of time before seeking an attorney, as it could mean the difference between freedom and clearing up this situation quickly or an unnecessary lengthy prison stay.

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