There is no allocution on an ACD in NY. The judge may explain that the case will be adjourned for 6 months or a year (depending on the period), and...

I got an ACD, and its gone and sealed. Now I was given an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marajuana.

It is possible for you to receive another ACD, since you said the prior charge for which you received an ACD was not drug related. In regards to...

If you are a citizen, you should not have any problems returning back to the United States with a disorderly conduct violation. If you are not a...

It appears that your interpretation of the statute is correct. However, it would still be best to hire an attorney to handle this on your behalf....

Is a public defender as good as a private lawyer for a drug misdemeanor charge?

Public defenders can be great, others not so great, but the same can be said for private counsel. If you are dissatisfied with the efforts and/or...

What's happening with my NYS license?

You should try to call the clerk of the court where the ticket is returnable to check the status of your case. At that point, you can see if they...

Is it likely my friend will serve jail time?

Many factors are taken into consideration when the District Attorney determines what to offer. They will consider if he has any priors and the...

Hi. I just read other's silimar question and got worried. My husband always says that I'm just an authorized user of his Amex,

This is the criminal law section, so you may want to post this question in the Contracts or Matrimonial Section.

DOS CASE ID

You can contact the Department of State.

If your offered a plea deal, can your lawyer negotiate the offer

Yes, your attorney can negotiate a better or different plea deal on your behalf, but the prosecutor doesn't have to agree to it.