Shoplifting question for citizenship application . plz help

New York does not have those types of pleas. Try reposting your question in the Maryland forum or calling the lawyer who originally handled the...

Proation and a hearing

It depends on many factors including your reasons for not goingto school. Probation will likely make a recommendation to the judge and your lawyer...

Criminal

Most prosecutor offices have very strict policies on negotiating deals on gun cases. I know this because I am a former Brooklyn Deputy Bureau...

What kind of proof (if any) do the police need when proceeding with charges?

Polce need probable cause to make an arrest. A civilian complaint is usually sufficient for that. A prosecutor needs proof beyond a reasonable...

What can I expect on the Court date for Disorderly Conduct Summons in Bronx, NY?

The good news is you are not charged with a crime so you would not have a criminal record even if found guilty. You will likely have the...

My girlfriend was ticketed for tossing a cigarette out of her car in coxsackie n.y. and told the officer she didn't know it was

Police officers have been known to selectively enforce violations before. While he could have given her a warning, he was not required to do so

Can i be charged for a felony if my friend drops the charges..

When you are dealing with criminal charges, the individuals who are the victims/witnesses/complainants do not decide whether to drop charges as the...

Is a dismissed c-summons sealed and does it count as a formal citation or charge?

I would disclose it if I were you. They will probably ask you to get a certificate of disposition and a letter of explanation but it should not...

Is theft of services a criminal or civil offence in New York

Theft of services is a crime in and of itself under Penal Law Section 165.15 and has a very specific set of services. In any event I agree that it...

Selected as the best answer

For a person with no record, the sentencing range for this charge is 1-9 years jail. [2-9 years jail if the sale took place near a school] That...