In order for you to be granted an ACD the prosecutor would have to offer it and the judge would have to go along with it. There are no formal...

PL - 120.00 01 I was attacked and defended myself but ended up with 120.00 (1)

Penal Law section 120.00 Assault in the Third Degree is a class A misdemeanor which carries a maximum jail sentence of one year. I can not tell...

I was charged with a dwai with a BAC of .05 should i plea not guilty?

Certainly you should plead not guilty and hire an attorney that can represent you that understands the defense of DWI cases. You have a lot of...

I had been arrested in brooklyn new york for the first time all my life , it was for a petty theft

From the way you describe the events, the court accepted an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal). If this is what happened the you do...

Certain states, like New Jersey do impose a fee if you are approved for and you use a public defender. New York on the other hand does not have...

Restitution is money paid through the court to a victim for a loss based upon the crime. In many instances you do get time to pay.

I have a 2nd DUI before 7/1/10, and have had my license suspended for 9 months. Do I need an interlock device in June 2011?

The rules apply to any motorist charged after December 18, 2009, and convicted or pleading guilty after August 15, 2010

72 hour felony hearing

The Criminal Procedure Law of New York sets forth the strict rules that apply to the timing of preliminary hearings and grand jury presentations. ...

Assault 3rd, No witnesses, Accuser word Vs mine.

You do not have to accept the ACD. You are presumed innocent. The State has the burden of proof. Speak with your attorney and decide after...

I finished my sentence and and probation but as part of my sentence I was required to pay restitution.

Your obligation to pay restitution ends when you have paid back all the money you agreed to pay back as part of your agreement. Restitution is not...