I have been charged with Criminal Mischief E felony (over $250 damages)

If you are being charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, PL 145.05, a Class E non-violent felony, you face up to 1 1/3 - 4 years in...

Petit Larceny is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York, the conviction of which is punishable by up to one year in jail. She was likely given a Desk...

If you are found guilty of violating Penal Law Section 220.16, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, which is a Class B...

I am 20 years old and received a desk appearance ticket for petty larceny in the amount of $41 this is my 1st offense EVER

The day that you are required to appear in court, as indicated on the Desk Appearance Ticket, also called a DAT, is your arraignment. At the...

How much would a retainer cost for a felony case that is going to take it to trial?

The fees a criminal defense attorney is going to charge a client for trial will vary greatly depending on that particular lawyers experience, skill...

Wat would be the outcome on Criminal Possession in the fifth degree of Marijuana with a public defender?

Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 5th Degree, is a Class B Misdemeanor pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 221.10(1). A person is guilty of this...

I recently got pulled over and they found 17 bags of herion now im a user not a dealer they charged me with a b felony cpcs?help

Based on the information you provided, you are most likely being charged with violating Penal Law Section 220.16, criminal possession of a...

False imprisonment in 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a minor in NYS

Endangering the welfare of a child, Penal Law section 260.10 is a Class A Misdemeanor in NY, and if convicted, carries a potential jail term of up...

What is the most likely consequences of accidently breaking an order of protection?

An Order of Protection is usually issued by a Criminal Court Judge and requires that the party to whom it is issued refrain from having any type of...

My 18 year old was arrested for criminal possession of stolen property in the 5th. should we retain a lawyer?

It sounds as though your son was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket to appear in court for his arraignment, which will be on the date listed on the...