I don't understand my charges when i got caught trespassing at Macy's in Brooklyn NY. do i still have to pay Macy's?.

Shoplifting is generally charged as a petit larceny misdemeanor in New York. It is pronounced petty larceny. This is usually when the value of the...

Burglary in the 2nd Degree, PL140.25 is a Class C Violent Felony. If you plead guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, or are otherwise found guilty of...

Grand larceny 4th 1st offense... whats gonna happen?

Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, PL155.30, is a Class E non-violent felony, punishable by up to four years in prison; and Robbery in the 3rd...

How much time can they give my husmand for CRIM POSS WEAPON-2ND DEGREE C Felony)

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree is a Class C Violent Felony in New York; PL265.03. Kings County, Brooklyn NY prosecutors are...

Robbed at knife-point by three assailants. Caught and charged with first-degree, armed robbery. What's the min. sentence?

In New York, Robbery in the First Degree is a Class B felony, PL160.15. If a defendant is a Violent Predicate Felon (they have been convicted of a...

You may be charged with Theft of Services, a class "A" misdemeanor (this is a criminal conviction) which carries a penalty of up to one year in...

I have a d felony and assulat in the second pending with no proirs

Assault in the second degree is a Class D Violent Felony, PL 120.05. If convicted of a Class D Violent Felony you face between 2-7 years in prison,...

Arrested for petty theft. This is my first time arrested. What could i get when i go back to court?

Petit larceny (or petty larceny) is generally a misdemeanor. It is a theft of goods or property valued at $1000 or less. Common charges associated...

If i get arrested for reckless endangerment and possein of a assault rifle but they found nuthing on me how much time can i get?

Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, PL120.25, is a D non-violent felony, and if convicted, carries a prison term of up to 7 years, depending...

My 18 year old son was arrested - dat for walking on subway tracks.

You should retain a Criminal Defense Attorney and have him or her appear on your son's behalf on the date listed on his Desk Appearance Ticket. His...