Order of protection against me

I don't see a question. Were you arrested? Or did they simply take a report and issue an order of protection? Is your question how to...

A public defender convinced my friend to take a plea to be home in time for christmas w/daughter shouldnt have jail for crime?

It sounds like the plea has already occurred. If that's the case, then it will be very difficult to get the plea back. Judges are very careful to...

Reckless driving summons

This is an unclassified misdemeanor charge that if convicted would leave you with a permanent criminal record that can never be erased or expunged....

Are ny state statutes broader than federal, when it involves possession of a

I'm not certain what you mean be broader. If the crime is from 12 years ago, depending on the facts, it is very likely that the Statute of...

Received Discon.... What happens next?

It certainly won't be sealed until at least one year so everything will still appear within that year. It is supposed to seal automatically but I...

How can teacher respond to NYC paper putting arrest without conviction record in daily paper? Letter to editor?

If you have been arrested, you likely have an attorney and since you are employed as a tenured teacher I doubt you qualify for a public defender. ...

If a 14 year old boy was to be having sexual relations with a 17 year old girl would there be any criminal charges?

I agree that there cannot be charges against the 14 year-old however there maybe charges against the 14 year-old parents. If the parents of the 17...

If a 14 year old boy was to be having sexual relations with a 17 year old girl would there be any criminal charges?

I agree that there cannot be charges against the 14 year-old however there maybe charges against the 14 year-old parents. If the parents of the 17...

Can an officer make an arrest without intent in an investigation

If you mean motive, then no they do not need to allege that you had a specific motive to commit a crime. Other than statutory rape, crimes require...

As a matter of policy, District Attorney Offices are reluctant to dismiss these types of cases. However, since you didn't agree to pay money for...