What can the penalty be for a first time offender with a felony attempted burglary and criminal mischief charge and criminal mis

If it's Att Burg 1 - up to 15 years jail If it's Att Burg 2 - up to 7 years jail If it's Att Burg 3 - up to 4 years jail. These are the...

If a person has a pending civil suit

Yes with court order. Your civil attorney should contact the legal department of the Department of Corrections. Richard...

How long does it take before an ACD is cleared from your record?

Actually there are three different circumstances for length of an ACD. In marijuana cases, under CPL 170.56, the case is dismissed and sealed. In...

Pardon a case

You're smart to do some research as a request for pardon in this situation is certainly legally permissible but completely unlikely. I think you...

What does it mean if a NY judge never gives you a DMV refusal date at arraignment? Will refusal hearing be dropped?

No - failure to give you notice, doesn't mean a Refusal Hearing wasn't scheduled by DMV within 15 days. If you fail to appear for your hearing,...

It will feel good when you finally get the letter but the contract is what controls. Congratulations.

I agree with Mr. Lo Piccolo, it all depends on licensing requirements, if any. I suggest you call the school where you wish to attend, express an...

How Can I find my docket number for my decade old warrants?

I agree with Mr. Schwartz. If you don't know the alias that was used, a fingerprint check is the only way to track this down. Richard...

Surveillance Footage

There is no required period. Each hotel has their own policy. Richard Southard 212-385-8600 I am a former Deputy Bureau Chief with the...

I am 39 years old at age 17 it is illegal sexual contact?

In New York 17 is the age of consent so there is nothing illegal about it. There are other social and moral issues but it is not a...