NYC Court summons - unlawful possession of marijuana (221.05) and "Park after dark" (103 A 3)

The marijuana charge is only a violation but be aware that violating the Park Hours rule is an unclassified misdemeanor in the NY Administrative...

How long a jail time, for someone who had a dv charge dismissed to acdo and now being charged with 3 class A misdemeanor

Dismissal on an ACD or ACoD usually requires that you stay our of trouble for 6 months or 1 year before the dismissal actually occurs - see my...

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Can i press charges if i hit my sisters baby father first ?

There aren't enough facts to accurately answer your question. Did he do anything other than grab her by her hair? Were you struck in any way? If...

HAS THE MONTGOMERY LAW BEEN PASSED IN NEW YORK STATE

Here is a link to Senator Montgomery's webpage where you can contact her office directly and inquire about the bill and/or lend your...

How serious is it when you were charged for criminal mischief for breaking minor things in the house?

Unless the value of the property broken is over $250, it is a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year in jail and $1000.00 fine. The DA may...

After getting discon for a misdemeanor.... does it still show up after it is suppose to be sealed?

During the one year sealing period, the disorderly conduct conviction will show and the original arrest charge may show as well. After the one...

Lawyers are bound by rules of ethics. We cannot ethically create a reason for your non-response. Lawyers can only represent you based on the...

Retired Army Father punched 21yr old Daughter in the eye. she's pressing charges PL 120.00 was filed . no priors whats he facing

Assuming the charges do not get increased, he's facing up to one year in jail and $1000 fine. While the charges may be reduced, this sounds like a...

Can a plea for a class D felony be appealed if the lawyer lied to his client about the consequences of taking the plea?

You need to start by ordering the minutes of the court appearance where he plead guilty to see what was asked of him by the judge. Obviously if...

Who can I speak to about dismissing an order of protection for 6mths?

There are two types of Orders of Protection (OOP) in New York, usually referred to as a Full order and Limited order. The full order prohibits...