How do I find out if I’m a convicted felon?

You can submit your fingerprints to the FBI to have your criminal history checked nationwide. Go to the FBI website for easy instructions.

Does federal convictions in the last 10 years qualify for habitual offender?

Under the United States Sentencing Guidelines, a Career Offender is generally defined as a person who was 18 or older at the time of the instant...

Is it common to see federal law enforcement like FBI in state prosecutions?

Yes. Throughout the USA, the feds act together with state and local authorities in what are termed "Joint Task Forces". In NYS where I practice,...

Why does the ADA keep extending the court date ?

Typically, a DA has 6 months to bring a felony charge to trial. That said, when the DA reduces the charge to a misdemeanor, calculation rules may...

My first offer was a two to four should I take it or go to trial ?

The answer depends upon the quantity and quality of evidence against you. Other factors to consider are the collateral consequences of the...

Any theft of more than $1000.00 in NYS is classified aa a felony. The theft of more than $3000.00 but less than $50000.00 is classified as a D...

Generally, when someone enters a guilty plea and accepts responsibility for committing a crime, he/she is rewarded with a lesser sentence. ...

How can I get off of life parole. In which I've been on since 2001.

If your parole was for a prior narcotics conviction, NY law has permitted you to make a motion to terminate life parole since 2005.

The mandatory minimum sentence for Attempted Murder in NY depends upon whether your son has a prior qualifying Predicate Felony record in NYS...

If you are a suretor (guarantor) on a bail bond, you only need to notify the Bail Bond Agency that you wish to withdraw your guarantee. The Bond...