The prosecution will have to prove that the gun was operable in order to convict him of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. It will...

What are the restrictions a violent predict felon in new York ?

Only if (1) the federal crime, by its elements, is also a NY state felony; and (2) the defendant has less than 10 years of "clean street time"...

My sister got an order of protection on my son based on false allegations. he was arrested for violating? What is his defense?

Simply put, the prosecution in any case involving an order of protection must prove that the defendant was on notice of the order. Presuming the...

Presuming your criminal record is clean, and you do not have any prior arrests/summonses for this in the past, you will most likely be able to...

Will I face jail time for a single missed day of community service?

Return to the room in the courthouse where you signed up for the community service and see if they will allow you to reschedule your community...

Can a misdemeanor be expunged or sealed in New York State?

New York unfortunately does not expunge criminal convictions, including those convictions for low-level misdemeanors. Nevertheless, in 2017, in a...