Do i need to get an attorney if I've paid the amount demanding payment for the value of the stolen property after getting DAT

If you received a DAT, that means that you were arrested and charged with a crime (most likely Petit Larceny and/or Criminal Possession of Stolen...

What happens if the examination in chief changes witness testimony?

If you gave a statement to the police that was incriminating, you should assume that the prosecution will use it against you. If you want to get...

Is my husband facing jail time after 16 years of his crime?

Your husband is almost certainly not facing jail time. As my Avvo colleagues have noted, after 17 years, it is unlikely that the DA's Office will...

In NYS, can an arrest warrant be issued for a misdemeanor or is it only felonies?

Arrest warrants are not commonly used. Even when they are used, the vast majority of arrest warrants are issued after a felony case is presented...

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I was told by my lawyer that he scheduled a Queen for A day with the prosecutor . What should I expect?

You need to sit down with your lawyer and talk through this process. If you don't trust your lawyer, you need to hire on that you DO...

What should i do to get my case acquitted or atleast sealed or expunged

Depending on the facts of your case and what county you were arrested in, you may be a good candidate for a very favorable offer from the DA. As a...

CAN A SENTENCING DAY BE POSTPONED FOR AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY DAYS,IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR AN APPEAL OF A PLEA BARGAIN.

You can try, using the methods suggested by my Avvo colleagues above, but be warned: if the judge doesn't adjourn the sentencing, you WILL be...

Can i have an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal) sealed before the year is up?

Yes, it's pretty common. You need an attorney to make an application to the judge for early sealing. Most judges will want a good reason to do...

Is a 1110a violation 2pt or 3pt in NYC

VTL 1110a carries a 2-point penalty

Can you be indicted on burglary charges if there was not good cause?

The standard for a Grand Jury to indict is Reasonable Cause to Believe. On a Burglary charge, there is no requirement to present evidence of...