If I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance twice and received 2 DATS can I still become a nypd officer ?

You may still have a chance, but I think they will make it very difficult on you. Remember, if you become an NYPD officer, they will be putting a...

You should hire a lawyer to evaluate the merits of pleading guilty to Criminal Contempt 2. That is a Class A misdemeanor which would give you a...

An OTP is a judge's order to the corrections department to transport the prisoner to that judge's courthouse and appear before the judge. If your...

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* no offer but they taken it to trail ?

If the DA is not making an offer, that essentially means that the DA is refusing to budge from the top charge. If your boyfriend wants to plead...

Good Afternoon All, I recently was charged with a third dwi.

No, the judge won't just reduce the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. Reducing the case to a misdemeanor will only happen if (1) the...

How much jail time can i get for a burglary charge in the second degree nothing was taken no one was hurt just foumd in house

Burglary in the Second Degree is a Class C Violent Felony. If you have no prior felony convictions, the mandatory sentence for a Class C Violent...

I got a crosswalk ticket with no clear address only n/s 36th st 0ft e/of church ave

If I'm translating "cop-speak" correctly, that could mean "North side of 36th Street, Zero feet East of Church Avenue." Go to that intersection...

What can/should I do about an arrest for driving with a suspended license, when the license wasn't actually suspended?

I agree with all the other attorney comments that if the police officer made a mistake and your husband's license is not suspended, the case will...

Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 5th Degree?

An ACD is the most likely result if you were simply charged with possession, but I'm wondering why you weren't charged with Driving While Ability...

Got Caught Shoplifting in NYC, What are my chances of an ACD?

The value of the property stolen seems pretty high to expect an ACD. That being said, it's not unheard of. You should be prepared to have to...