PL 165.40 Manhattan

Although I'm leery of using the word "likely" outcome, I have personally handled a substantial number of shoplifting cases in Manhattan. Their plea...

The letter you received refers to New York General Obligations Law Section 11-105(5) which allows an establishment to recover damages for committed...

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I have an innocent cousin sitting in jail awaiting a trial on a robbery charge I was wondering if this is how it all unfolded

I agree with the other poster that it is unlikely that the charges will be dropped based on the video alone unless it is clearly not your cousin. ...

I told the police that i will press charges but i decided not to - what do i do.

The answer depends on whether or not you have been subpoenaed to appear in court either to testify in the grand jury or in some other capacity. If...

How will an Unlawful Posession of Marijuana incidednt affect future job opportunities?

Assuming all goes well and the 12 month period expires without the charges being restored, any and all charges are dismissed. An ACD, or in this...

Public Urination, Queens, NY City

Generally speaking, the fine for public urination is only about $50 bucks. It seems your bigger problem is the inability to appear on your...

Charged with slashing a tire in brooklyn

Having been a former Brooklyn prosecutor, I am very familiar with their plea guidelines as well as their courtroom practices. It sounds like you...

How the DUI effect on my U.S. citizenship application?

Certainly any conviction, even for a traffic infraction, will have a negative impact on your citizenship application. The more important question...

Certainly any conviction, even for a traffic infraction, will have a negative impact on your citizenship application. The more important question...

So I got a second DWI (Class E felony) on November 11th, 2009 (11/11/09). Is there a SOL on this?

The previous responder is correct. The Speedy trial time is 180 days; however, many adjournments are excludable from the 180 days. [For example, if...