Do I have to pay a civil demand I was charged criminally?

While it is unlikely that they will file suit, no lawyer can guarantee they won't file suit. First, the fact that the merchandise was recovered...

My kids father violated a no contact order by menacing waving a box cutter @ me while threatening me, how much jail time?

The correct charge for this type of violation of an order of protection is Criminal Contempt in the First Degree a class E felony, punishable up o...

Only an attorney or the person whose record it is can get a certified copy of the Certificate of Disposition. Your husband can authorize you to...

DO I NEED TO CONTACT A LAWYER FOR THIS? (its for my brother) can he go to jail for this?

I tihnk my colleague missed the part of your question where it states that the top charge is a D Felony. Your brother is facing up to 7 years in...

Is the process to appeal a sentence difficult?

Judges have such wide discretion in sentencing that "difficult" would be an understatement. You don't include what the sentence was or the...

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What happens if a petitioner violates a order of protection in New York?

Violating an Order of Protection is the Crime of Criminal Contempt. It is usually charged as a misdemeanor under New York Penal Law 215.50; if...

My NYS driver's license was revoked for 8 years back in 2008 for DWI. Is there any steps for getting it back early?

It is entirely up to the discretion of the Department of Motor Vehicles. I had a client with a lifetime revocation and he was eligible to re-apply...

Speeding ticket in school zone, no radar, going speed of traffic.

It certainly sounds like this cops attention was distracted by handling many motorists at once. A skilled trial lawyer might be able to destroy...

My brother was sent to jail for doing 140.25 FC (BURGLARY-2ND C Felony) how much time can he do

The other attorneys are correct with respect to the possible sentencing outcomes. Does your brother have a serious drug habit that he is...

How much time could my friend be facing?

CPW2 is a class C felony. The sentencing range is 3.5 years to 15 years max. Your friend should consult with an experiences criminal lawyer to...