Who gets to receive the fines/$penalties in a criminal case? The State/District Attorney/Prosecutors or the Victim?

The penalties and fines go to the State of New York

I'm 18 years old from New York, I was caught shop lifting from JCPenny with 304.50 worth of items.

You should retain an experienced attorney right away. In usual first time shoplifting cases a lawyer can get an ACD for their client, which means...

Anyway posible i can make my class E felony disappear?

It is almost impossible to reduce a charge after the fact. But, are you sure you got an E Felony as opposed to Interim Probation? Because Felony...

Can an 18 year old cousin pick up a minor from a precinct?

I don't see why not, though it depends on circumstances. Call the precinct to find out

Do I have to pay the Civil demand letter?

I advise my clients not to pay. They have never been sued.

Is it rape for a 18 year old (September 17) and a 16 year old (July 17) have sex. If both parties give concent.

In New Year, one must be 17 to consent to sexual activity and so it would be against the law.

When is your court date? If it is after you leave Oneonta you may need to ask for it to get advanced - though that is much easier to do with an...

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How long should it take an attorney to review a federal 1983 case, with full complaint, before deciding to represent me or not?

If you haven't spoken to them in a week you should pick up the phone and give them a call to followup. Also, you are free to consult other lawyers....

An adult providing my minor children with marijuana

You can call the police. Perhaps much more importantly you can educate your children about the dangers of drug use. Best of luck.

Will this be a second dui and will i have to serve jail time or will they work around my work?

The two California attorneys answered your question with respect to jail time. i just want to add that in terms of whether or not to hire a lawyer...