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Plead guilty to felony DWI released on conditional of Drug Court after graduation I should be able to apply for my license

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

Ultimately it is up to DMV when you can regain driving privileges- every case is different.

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My sister was arrested and finger printed for petty larceny (shoplifting) under $15. dollars. in NYS. Does she need a lawyer.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

She faces up to one year in jail and $1000 fine and a possible permanent criminal record that cannot be erased or expunged. She should work with...

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My girlfriend pressed misdermeanor charges against me and wants to drop them can she do that if so how

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

the case is the People of the State of New York against you. Since she is only a witness and not a party to the case, she cannot drop the charges....

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Arraigned Thursday must appear in court Monday, Do not have a lawyer yet, what will happen if I appear without one? Suggestions?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

How did the officer "MAKE" you sign a consent to search. Since this wasn't your first arrest you should know better than to cooperate with the...

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If I was arrested for smoking marijuana in a park and have to go court next month have i been convicted of a crime?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

You have been arrested and accused of a crime. Depending on the outcome of the case is how you will be able to answer this question. You attorney...

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Is my loved one still entitled to the NY defendant 180.80 law?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

180.80 no longer applies as he has been indicted. He hasn't gone to trial on the charges so double jeopardy hasn't attached. Frequently public...

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18 year old girl pegnant by 16 year old male legal in new york

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

Since he is underage and she is not, she is the one facing potential criminal charges. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Deputy...

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I was charged with a felony dwi. i've retained a lawyer but couldn't get ahold of him on saturday evening.a sheriff called.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

The sheriff will likely have a completely different version of these events. You need to get in touch with your lawyer ASAP. Richard...

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I commented a crime in 2004 and pleaded guilty for 5yrs probation but i violated and did 6mos on rikers island. monday

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

It will certainly be more difficult to get this job than if you didnt have a felony record. However, it may not be impossible. Be candid about...

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This is an add on from the question asked about my dwi if i signed it witch i already did because he's the law i'm.what can i do

Richard's answer | Answered on March 25, 2012

If he has been calling you then there will be phone records to support this. Order your phone records and provide them to your lawyer who should...

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Plead guilty to felony DWI released on conditional of Drug Court after graduation I should be able to apply for my license

My sister was arrested and finger printed for petty larceny (shoplifting) under $15. dollars. in NYS. Does she need a lawyer.

My girlfriend pressed misdermeanor charges against me and wants to drop them can she do that if so how

Arraigned Thursday must appear in court Monday, Do not have a lawyer yet, what will happen if I appear without one? Suggestions?

If I was arrested for smoking marijuana in a park and have to go court next month have i been convicted of a crime?

Is my loved one still entitled to the NY defendant 180.80 law?

18 year old girl pegnant by 16 year old male legal in new york

I was charged with a felony dwi. i've retained a lawyer but couldn't get ahold of him on saturday evening.a sheriff called.

I commented a crime in 2004 and pleaded guilty for 5yrs probation but i violated and did 6mos on rikers island. monday

This is an add on from the question asked about my dwi if i signed it witch i already did because he's the law i'm.what can i do