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How long after a felony arrest does the prosecution have to start the trial if no waive of speedy trial was taken in ny state

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

6 months.... However, there are things that can happen during the pre-trial phase that can extend it way beyond that time. Some of the other...

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Class a misdemenor

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Possibly not. Firstly, you would need to figure out what time, if any, the defense attorney consented to as Queens usually requests defendants to...

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If a defendant in an A Misdemeanor case is ordered to undergo drug counseling with no jail, does that mean no criminal record?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

The program is the "punishment" not the criminal record. Yes there are many instances where someone can complete a program and have no criminal...

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Would it be possible to get my probation terminated early/

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

I'm not certain the nature of the charge helps you as it was probably a plea to a lesser charge to cover a number of other crimes you were charged...

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I just received a summons for public urination. I am on probation in another state, will I go to jail?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Depending on your summons, my guess is that you have to appear at 346 Broadway. Are you charged with the Health Code violation that is an...

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I received a summons for public urination in NY. I am on an unsupervised probation in another state, will I go to jail?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Depending on your summons, my guess is that you have to appear at 346 Broadway. Are you charged with the Health Code violation that is an...

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Will your mental health status at the time of the crime effect outcome?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Remember that you are presumed innocent and the charges are just accusations. There are many possible outcomes that the case could have that would...

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I just got a pink slip in Queens, NY for Violation sec 103 sub c12 PRR (park after 9 pm)

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

Sounds like you are going to have to hire an attorney to appear for you or travel back to make your court appearance. Sometimes it takes weeks or...

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What chance i have to get my citizen if i have 1st DWI in 15 years in USA?and how long?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

You are not in as good a position as if you had no criminal record but it should not, in and of itself, prevent you from becoming a citizen. Feel...

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What do you do when your car was in a dwi accident?

Richard's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

The car may be subject to forfeiture if you know of his prior history of driving drunk. You need to speak to an experienced attorney ASAP

Richard C. Southard's Answers (12711)

How long after a felony arrest does the prosecution have to start the trial if no waive of speedy trial was taken in ny state

Class a misdemenor

If a defendant in an A Misdemeanor case is ordered to undergo drug counseling with no jail, does that mean no criminal record?

Would it be possible to get my probation terminated early/

I just received a summons for public urination. I am on probation in another state, will I go to jail?

I received a summons for public urination in NY. I am on an unsupervised probation in another state, will I go to jail?

Will your mental health status at the time of the crime effect outcome?

I just got a pink slip in Queens, NY for Violation sec 103 sub c12 PRR (park after 9 pm)

What chance i have to get my citizen if i have 1st DWI in 15 years in USA?and how long?

What do you do when your car was in a dwi accident?