I need advice

Your own attorney knows the facts and can best advise you. If you go to trial you would still have violated probation and unless you have some...

Is it illegal to hold me in jail past court decision release time?

This situation would probably be a civil rights violation and you should speak with a civil rights attorney to preserve your rights.

How much time will I get for a first time offense of arson in the 4th degree

This would all depend on the amout of damage and your previous record. If this is a first offense, a criminal attorney should be able to get it...

I have an open ACD for marijuana use in NYC. Will this show up on a standard employer criminal background check?

This is going to show as an open case until the time period is up and it is dismissed and sealed. You should just mention it before that time...

I would like to know how can i have my sex offender level cut down from a level 3 to a level 1 if its possibl how can i do this.

Talk to your attorney about doing this through the court. It is not an easy thing to do.

Do I need a lawyer?

If these are 5 criminal charges or even one criminal charge you should get a criminal defense attorney. You might also want to speak with a family...

I shoplifted at whole foods how likely am I to get a civil recovery notice?

You will probably get the civil demand letters. Usually the amount is too small for any further action to be taken.

My boyfriend was charged w/ Assault 3 (01/21/15). I want to drop criminal charges, retract statement & lift order of protection.

The charges are brought by the prosecutor. You can tell them that you will not testify and that you are not interested in the case going forward,...

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Is this justice ?

From the facts you've given, this does not seem righ. You need to contact a civil rights attorney right away so that your claim will be filed on time.

My wife was charged with Petit larceny.She has not priors. What should we expect?

It would likely be an an ACD or could possibly be dismissed altogether. She might want to consult an attorney.