Can I file charges or sue my son's high school?

That is a very sad story. I am sorry. Getting damages for a case like this would be very difficult and I think you would have a vey difficult...

Up to one year. When he gets out is up to DOC. If not a sex or violent crime he may get out much earlier on transitional supervision. He will...

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I cant afford the $100 for the Accelereated rehabilitation program, will i get in more trouble?

File an an affidavit of indegency . The court should waive the fee and maybe give some community service hours instead. You shouldn't get in any...

Is there any way for my son to return to the USA after he was deported 5 years ago based on criminal charges?

I wish I could answer this, but immigartion law is really a specialized practice and you need to speak with someone who deals specifically with the...

I was arrested, admitted to the crime, and have been charged with possession of narcotics. I helped the cops, details are KEY

You tell us the facts and what you are going to do. Do you have a question for us?

Do you have a conviction or did you have the charge dismissed after using the Alcohol Education program? If dismissed you don't have a conviction....

When will my husband be elgiable for the halfway house from a 18 month sentence?

He should be "eligible" in a month but that is by no means a guarantee he will be released at any time before the 18 months. Corrections will look...

Am I eligible for a.r or y.o? I'm a first time offender in ny charged with robbery 2nd this is felony What else can I do?

You say you are a "first time offender in ny..." Is it a CT or NY case? Robbery second is a class C felony in CT so you are "eligible" for AR...

Can I get the results of a failed field sobriety test dismissed based on poor conditions, sleet and unpaved test surface?

There is no mechanism to get results of a test dismissed. The conditions and failure to follow testing protocal would go the weight of the evidence...

I am very, very sorry for what you went through. As this is an area of the AVVO site that defends people charged with committing those types of...