Does NY rap sheet show arrests and convictions from across the nation?

It's really hit or miss. I've seen many rap sheets and many show convictions from other states but sometimes arrests and convictions from other...

What can a judge see?

Yes. A judge will probably see those convictions. There are times when out of state convictions don’t show up on a rap sheet and only then might a...

Unfortunately, no. When the time for the conditional discharge expires, your case should be sealed but that is not a dismissal. Dis Con is not a...

If someone pushes me to I have the right to perform self defense?

Section 35.15 of the New York Penal Law pertains to the defense of Justification. That's what we call "self-defense" here in New York. It is a...

The Sheriff in New York City is an officer of the court whose main job is to serve and execute legal processes/mandates issued by the State courts,...

A lot depends on where your case is pending as different counties handle these cases in different ways. That being said, however, there is a...

Whether the statute of limitations has run on a case depends on many different factors, including the type of crime, and the level of offense. In...

For a Gun Permit. I need case law examples for changing a Certificate of Disability from Box B to Box C . Any help?

The best thing for you to do is retain an attorney who is familiar with gun licensing requirements. While this might cost you some money, it is...

How long does my boyfriend have to sit in jail on an account of 3 bench warrants and was ROR on first degree robbery ?

In my opinion, Anybody with 3 bench warrants will probably have bail set on them no matter what the cases were about and no matter what excuse is...

Will I have to do time? Should i look for and get a criminal defense lawyer? Will this stay on my permanent record?

I don’t think “time” is in play but why wouldn’t you get a lawyer? Don’t you want the best chance possible not to have a criminal record? Your...