How sever is the penalty for violating a temporary order of protection in the state of New York?

An "E" felony is punishable by up to four years in prison. That being said, if you are not a predicate felon, there are no prior Domestic Incident...

NY criminal code PL 140.15

Each case is unique. I was a prosecutor in Manhattan for seven years before becoming a criminal defense attorney and I have seen different...

Would I have to go to jail?

I agree with the attorney who responded first. If you continue to do this you will ultimately go to jail especially if you are charged with these...

Petit Larceny Charge...Please Advise!

You should absolutely consider having a lawyer with you. One will be provided to you, but he will be a "public defender" with countless other cases...

Shoplifting in ny, police involved

As a former Manhattan prosecutor for seven years (I worked for the office that is prosecuting you) and as a criminal defense attorney currently...

Wrongfully accused

You should reach out to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as you are able. If the police contact you again it is probably in your...

The difference between the charges are fairly simple, but cannot merely be answered in a few sentences. For general purposes, 1192.1 is a violation...

There is a violation in the Penal Law for failing to respond to a desk appearance ticket if you were issued one (what type of"summons" were you...

NYS 2nd degree sexual abuse it has been 123 days since last court date waiting for trial date. Right to speedy trial violated?

Penal Law 130.60, Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, is an "A" misdemeanor. From your arrest until a trial, the prosecution has 90 days. If the...

If i was arrested (first and second time ever) in two separate cities for 2 minor crimes will charges be dropped?

Each county in NY has their own prosecutors and each District Attorney's Office has its own policies. What someone mentioned to you was an ACD or...