I got caught petit larceny again

Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail. If you keep stealing (and getting caught) a judge is going to give...

It depends. If it is a federal court (Alabama) to federal court (New York) extradition then it would simply be a Rule 5 transfer and should take a...

I was given an ACD in court last year. The period for the ACD has passed and I am now wondering what is on my RAP sheet.

An employer will see nothing. Your records are sealed. That means that there is no public record. You were only able to see them because it is your...

What happened a if you don't pay restitution in time? Will time be served even after completion on community service?

You will have to go to court and ask for more time to pay restitution . The judge will give you the time to pay -- so long as you pay it. ...

I had a 2oz glass of wine with my dinner at work at 9:45pm, I am scheduled to leave at 10pm from the job. Am I in violation?

It is unclear what you are asking. However, if you are concerned about driving while impaired/intoxicated, the only safe answer is: don't drive...

Need advice from an Immigration Lawyer in NY

I would postpone the hearing u til after the dismissal is final. You will probably have to explain the conduct anyway but better to do it with a...

The simple answer to your question (how was I supposed to know his age?) is to ask for ID -- and get it. Next time you'll know better.

Its called criminal possession of a controlled substance (or marijuana if that is what is the substance). Under NYS law the "transfer" of drugs is...

A detective has asked me to analyze of a piece of cloth involved with a murder. Should I do so?

The situation you describe is extraordinary. In all of my years of practice as a criminal defense attorney I have never heard of such a thing....

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What happens with the indictment in such a case, is it dismissed? Am I safe traveling (OUTSIDE) USA? Thank you

If there is a US indictment it will remain open regardless of a foreign prosecution for the same offense. The conduct is still, presumably, a crime...

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