Is this situation usual while pisting bail for someone?

That does sound like an odd situation. Maybe try a different bail bondsperson.

From the start the whole case has been in the newspaper and I'm trying to understand if that is legal? If not what can be done?

There are limits on what a prosector may say about a case to avoid poisoning the jury pool. I am sure the criminal defense attorney knows this and...

Who should I contact regarding my case?

You could hire a criminal defense attorney or call the agency that represented you, like Legal Aid.

What happens now

Your cousin could be charged with Petit Larceny, which is a crime, and should consider hiring a lawyer to deal with the store and, if necessary,...

What exactly is a pending arrest?

If the arrest took place before an ACD, it should not affect the status of an ACD. Arrests AFTER an ACD is granted could lead to the ACD/case...

It sounds like you are eligible for both an ACD and MACD. And Nassau wouldn't know about the new arrest unless they ran your criminal history...

Is a motion for mistrial (witness tampering and obstruction of justice) a dispositive motion that requires a hearing?

Whether or not to declare a mistrial is within a judge's discretion. It does lot reunite a hearing. The denial of a mistrial is subject to...

Wat exactly show up on the background check. If u are charged with disorderly conduct those is detail reason for u getting om it

It depends on who is conducting the check. If a private company, then nothing if the disorderly conduct is already sealed. But if law enforcement...

Why would DA state one thing and then another.?

Nobody here can answer your question. Ask you current defense attorney.

Can I request to replace community service with fine as I have to take care of my 4 year old? What will happen if I plea guilty?

Id you have never been arrested before it is possible to dismiss the case after 6 months probably with a day of community service. For one day you...