The prosecution is limited in the number of times they can delay your trial because they are not ready. That being said, like most other things in...

If I were to be caught with a personal amount of cannabis, while staying in my friends house, could she be in legal trouble too?

She can absolutely be arrested for your weed. As a matter of fact, the more I think about it, people get arrested for other people's weed every day...

Based on what you said, with the correct attorney, I would predict that an ACD is very likely. It may take more than one court date? You may need...

Does criminal court continue on even if the defendant does not show up or is it postponded? (For a misdemeanor)

Every courtroom is different and every judge is different. It also depends on who the defendant's lawyer is and why the defendant is not showing...

That is an extremely complicated question. There are many variable factors at play. Step #1 is retaining the proper attorney. His attorney should...

People consult with me all the time "after the fact". The time to discuss your options, your choices, consequences, strategies, etc., is...

Theoretically you can transfer your probation to PR. It's not up to the sentencing judge. It's up to the NYC Dept. Of Probation. You get sentenced...

Pay fines for what? If your case is dismissed there are no fines. But I think you are getting a little ahead of yourself. Your concern shouldn't be...

No it isn't illegal to smoke drugs. It's illegal to POSSESS drugs.

If i told the ADA that I do not wish to proceed with a violation of an order of protection case will the case be dismissed?

The ADA will do everything in there power to proceed forward against him despite your wishes to the contrary. That's why he needs a lawyer.