2nd Violation in NYC?

No, this was not correct information. You apparently have a violation on your record. You should consult an attorney to receive as low a penalty...

Probable cause is achieved by what type of evidence in murder cases?

It is up to the police to consider probable cause and a judge to determine that they had probable cause. This burden can vary with facts of a case.

Denied psych meds on Rikers. Coerced to sign Stip surrendering my co-op. Currently homeless. Have my rights been violated?

This is not a criminal law matter. As you have a disability, you might seek help from the New York Protection and Advocacy agency. There is one...

Teenager Immigrant with aggressive felony

You don't say in your question whether you were convicted or even charged for this incident. An immigration attorney would know best about your...

I been-working for 5 months with good report

Your question is unclear. Did you report what you witnessed to the police or are you about to be called to trial as a witness? If you have truly...

I was arrested and cautioned for shoplifting in Canada in 2011 when I was 17. Do I qualify for the Petty Offence Exception?

This is really a question for an immigration attorney rather than the criminal defense area. You might want to repost your question in that...

Does it look bad to a judge when you hire an expensive private attorney in a shoplifting case?

Your attorney will put forth the defense strategy that he or she thinks will be successful. The fact that you have a private attorney will not...

I need to get in touch with my Legal Aid Lawyer (criminal defense) who never answers his calls and is always in court

If your case has been continued for 3 months, then he may not even have the information he needs to discuss it with you. He undoubtedly has cases...

Incarcerated for possession of xanax- class D felony. What will they be facing?

The judge will certainly take into account that not only is this a new charge, but also a probation violation His attorney should point out that...

The previous poster has listed the difference succinctly. You will have a sealed record at the end of the year. You might want to contact an...