Based on the facts you provided you should answer NO to the question "have you ever been convicted of a crime or offense?" You were NOT convicted...

Unfortunately, based on the facts you present (or more correctly, the absence of facts)), you have no recourse whatsoever. By your own...

Assuming the arrest was in New York City the usual turnaround time from arrest to appearance in court for arraignment on the charge(s) is 18-24 hours.

The two prior answers are absolutely correct. Take their advice. Most importantly, hire a lawyer right away, truthfully discuss the facts and your...

Geez, is winning your case not enough? Really? You have suffered no damage whatsoever. so lose the idea of suing anyone. Even if the lawyer's...

Your analysis is spot-on. The disposition with a sentence of a Conditional Discharge is just that -- "conditional" -- on the assumption that you do...

Just call your attorney. Mark Gombiner is a good lawyer and a decent person. I am sure he can walk over to the SDNY Clerk's office and get a copy...

Go to the court where the ticket was issued. It will be the Criminal Court in the county in which you received the ticket. Go to the clerk's...

If you gave. your consent to search your vehicle, and you gave it voluntarily, no judge will ever say the search was invalid because local police...

You are required to answer all questions truthfully. Lying on the visa application is a separate ground for denying entry — and it could be grounds...