How can I know if I have misdemeanor or felony ?

If she reported the violation of the Order you would be arrested. If the violation was just a single act of being in a place you were barred from...

Will not completing community service cause jail time for a minor ?

If he does not have a record of not completing community service and a valid excuse for not doing so this time, a judge will probably give him a...

Restitution Question - (Probation)

If you do not make the payments it is possible that you will be violated. You should speak to the attorney who represented you when you took the...

I have a Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) conviction in NY 1978. Do I have to admit to that if asked by ADA or Police?

If you were convicted of DAWI in New York you wee both arrested and convicted. However, it is not considered a criminal conviction, unlike DWI,...

How can I solve my outstanding petty theft case from six years ago in Miami?

You're going to have to hire an attorney in Florida and probably appear there in person to vacate the warrant.

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Can I get my record sealed?

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as sealing a felony conviction in New York.

Is there any exemptions to NY statutory rape laws

That is considered statutory rape. The age of consent in New York is 17. Mistake of fact is not a defense, which is a reason why lawyers who are...

If you feel you are in immediate danger call 911. If not, go to the local police precinct to make a report.

I was sentenced on April 30th 2015 and went right to probation, I meet a lady a she gave me a card and said the po would call me

Do you have a question about your supervision?

As your lawyer probably told you, the ACD is dismissed an sealed if you stay out of trouble for the period of time, normally 6 months, but 1 year...