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What are the chances of reducing a misdemeanor on a 2nd dwi in 3 years Nassau?

Unfortunately Nassau county is extremely strict. You will not be given a non-misdemeanor offer without pushing the case toward trial. Your attorney will have to uncover some serious weaknesses in the case in order to obtain a non-criminal deal. The other alternative is to beat the case at trial which with a reading is an uphill battle although not impossible.

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I am a first time offender charged with grand larceny. I immediatley retained a lawyer.

You are likely being charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. This includes any amount above $3000. If the value is as you indicate, you would be properly charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Both are felonies. If this is your first offense you will most likely be offered a lessor charge in exchange for a plea of guilty. In any event, the burden of proof is on the prosecutor to prove the amount you took. You can always challenge the value based on the facts that you asserted....

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This is my third arrest for shoplifting in New York, I live on Long Island and Iam terrified If I have to go to jail.

It's impossible to say with absolute certainty. It will depend on your getting evaluated and getting treatment for your condition also importantly what the value of the items taken was. The fact you did not pass all points of purchase can be an issue that may also assist your attorney in getting the best possible offer for you. Avoiding jail time is certainly possible.

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My finger prints show DUI. How d o I ave this removed for future employment.

In NY you cannot have your record sealed. Therefore as the law currently stands there is no way to have it removed.

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I was arrested for possession of 4 oxycodone which i admitted having what will the fine be

You are charged with a serious offense one in which you are facing more than just a fine. However if it is your first offense an experienced criminal defense attorney should be able to work out a favorable disposition and avoid a criminal record. If the officer obtained you statement as part of his investigation it would not be necessary for him to have read your rights to you. However if it were determined by the court to have been made after you were in custody it would be suppressed....

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I just got my first DWI with a BAC of .12. there were no accidents or aggraveted circumstances.

You are in a decent position based upon the facts you outlined. This is Nassau County. They are very strict on DWIs however you are below the cut off limit of .13. If you were .01 higher there would be no question that the DA will look for a criminal conviction. You are below that cutoff point so avoiding a criminal conviction is a good possibility. However the fact your reading is high and you have prior contact with the criminal justice system there is a chance the DA may treat you more...

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Hello..my son was charged with a 140.25 Burglary 2 .. Also 205.30 - RESISTING ARREST

He is facing anywhere from 3 1/2 to 15 years in prison (assuming he has no prior convictions). Whether he is convicted will depend on the strength of the prosecutor's case. You will need an experienced Criminal Defense attorney to look at all the evidence and make that determination. If he was set up and hence the witnesses are lying, the case could be weak. However, the charges are very serious and must be treated as such, since the prosecution could have a strong case, even with witnesses...

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May be facing grand larceny felony E charges, did crime at 17 and turned 18 and now being charged with the felony?

There are many possibilities. Assuming you have no prior criminal convictions, what seems clear based on the facts you set forth you should be able to avoid jail and avoid a criminal conviction.

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Domestic violence under cpl 30.30 in NY criminal court

They have 30 days however there are some ways that the time will be excluded. If the wife is the complainant and left then it's still 30 days and the case will be dismissed.

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Domestic Violence Case in NY Criminal Court

It is possible but you must attempt to work it out with your attorney before you do anything.

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