Even if you're right -- and I am not sure you are (depends on all facts) -- my question to you is: WHY? An ACD is a dismissal and sealed records....

In New York County (Manhattan) courts ALL accusatory instruments (i.e. indictments, complaints, Superior Court Informations) have an identifying...

While the general rule and constitutional protection is that no search can occur except on probable cause and with a warrant -- there are many...

Normally, you could simply look up the docket number or indictment number to find the case. You could also search by the defendant's name. However,...

I believe you should not have a problem being hired because of a criminal case that was dismissed nearly 9 years ago. You have no criminal record....

Yes. A foreign contract will be acceptable in a US court but MUST be translated from the foreign language into English. The translation MUST be...

You can obtain a Certificate of Disposition but it will only reflect that you received an ACD. If you wait until the 6 month period is completed...

If your recitation of the rap sheet is correct you were convicted only of Disorderly Conduct. Under NYS law, Disorderly Conduct (Section 240.20) is...

Self-defense in New York State is a legally recognized defense and can be used in court to avoid a criminal conviction -- if a jury believes that...

It depends on where the case is pending and what the terms the judge set for bail. If the case is in State Court (as it would appear to be) the...