Will a NY Interlock Device restriction/requirement apply to me if I move to FL for work?

The installation of the Ignition Interlock Device(IID) is a condition of your sentence. Failure to abide by any of the conditions will result in...

Confusing situation, what can I do

If it was a pink summons, it is a criminal matter and failure to appear will result in a warrant being issued. If it was a yellow summons, it is...

When a case is dismissed, it is considered a termination in favor of the defendant. In such cases, the arrest and prosecution is deemed a nullity...

Being sentenced to jail for loitering in a drug area would be a little harsh?

A good sentencing judge usually considers many factors before imposing sentence, such as your record, the seriousness of the offense, the nature of...

You say that you "pled guilty." If you did plead guilty to anything, it is important that you find out what it is that you pled guilty to. As Mr....

I know there's risk that I'll be Arrested but can I go directly to the courthouse instead of the precinct to handle this case

I agree with the information provided by the other lawyers. You can not take care of this by appearing at the courthouse. They would not be able...

Wrongful sentencing guidlenlies

I agree with the information provided by the other lawyers. Calculating a defendant's sentence under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines can be ...

How do you know what's civil and what's criminal?

A pink summons says at the top "People of the State of New York v. ______ and then the defendant's name. At the bottom it says, "Criminal Court."...

If I had a client in this position, I would advise them to get in touch with their probation officer today and advise them of the situation you are...

Can I use notarized letters from my witnesses in court? Will it hurt or help my case?

Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Section 260.10 of the Penal Law is a Class A Misdemeanor. It is a crime and must be treated seriously. You...