Can a judge in a misdemeanor criminal case in New York dismiss a case in the interest of justice against the plea of the DA

Your defense attorney has to make a motion along the lines you describe, but it's doubtful. What you seem to be describing is a speedy trial...

I have a clean record and have recently been accused of violating a no contact order with my ex.

Yes, that jail is a possible sentence to criminal contempt. But if you have never been convicted of a crime and have no history of violence with...

Can my spouse get the order of protection changed

First, you should obey the Order while it is in effect. Violating it could lead to new charges for Contempt. If you have children with the...

What are my options to a domestic violence charge

It is doubtful that you will have the terms of the Order modified in the short run. The best course of action is to obey the Order. Violating the...

Can a cop take down license plates outside a bar

Yes, police, as long as they have authority to be in an area like a public parking lot can record or observe events.

Under the FOIA, does the tape of someone who followed me from a restaurant and falsely reported me drunk have to be given to me?

FOIA allows access to records maintained by the government. The restaurant does fall into that category, but the if the police have the recording...

If Criminal order of protection modified by family court?

The Family Court order, which typically modifies things like visitation and custody, is not vacated when a criminal case is dismissed. The...

I was arrested for an extreme DUI?

In Arizona, like most states, there is a limited right to counsel when arrested for DUI. The police must give you at least an opportunity to...

Your lawyer should speak to the assigned ADA and make a compelling case for early sealing. For starters you would most likely have to complete the...

You have an excellent defense that, based on the actions you described, you did not intend to deprive the owner permanently of the phone. You...