In NYS, can the victims medical and psychological records be obtained by the defense before an indictment?

It's unlikely that the records would be turned over pre-indictment. Your attorney can try to get the judge to "so-order" a subpoena.

My son was arrested he was scared to be charged as an adult he had just turned 18 and he gave the wrong age is that a problem?

Ironically, he would be charged as an adult at age 17 or 18 under New York law. I would expect the issue to arise as any type of lying invites...

College student served with a subpoena in April in NY to be a witness at a criminal trial in July. Do I have to appear?

It depends on how you were served. But of you were properly served then yes you need to appear. The easiest thing to do is contact the party who...

Will i have a record.....

Cases that were dismissed should not appear in a background check as they should have been sealed. You should start by going to the clerk where...

While it will not legally prevent you from getting one, the police may look at the facts relating to that case and use it as a means to deny your...

The legal reason why the attorneys are telling your girlfriend not to worry can be found in CPL 170.55 which is the statute governing the ACD that...

The easiest and cheapest way is to go to the court clerk where the case was heard and purchase a certificate of disposition. If it was sealed, it...

Will DA will show the proof to defendent?

If the DA intends to use it as proof at trial, it must be turned over. Even if they do not intend to use it, they may still be required to turn it...

Can a police officer pull you over in your own driveway to issue a failure to keep right traffic ticket?

The officer does not have to pull you over the instant he observes an infraction. It is perfectly legal for him to give you a ticket later as long...

The right to drive is not a constitutional right. It is a privilege granted by the State. As such, the State is given great leeway as to how they...