Why would someone be charged on an indictment for possesion with intent to sell if the never had the drug on them or near them?

There are a number of scenarios that come to mind. It could be an "acting in concert" case where there is a co-defendant. It could be that some of...

What is the statute of limitations for prosecuting bad checks in NY, I was told by cops it is 120 days, they wont take complaint

It's not true. Misdemeanor SOL is 2 years. For most felonies it's 5 years. Police often see bad checks as civil cases rather than criminal. You...

How do I get the placard/hangtag permits revoked?

You're not entitled to any confirmation or follow up that I'm aware of. You suspect the permit was fraudulently obtained; you reported it and now...

Should he get an new attorney or you think this is his best option ?

Sounds like an uphill battle given his mistakes. Since the old attorney wasn't there today, why it contact him or her first. It's unlikely that...

How much jail time is he looking at and will it be in a federal or state jail? What other penalties might he receive?

The answer depends on whether the accident becomes a fatality.

Why hasn't he been given bail How long can the state hold him?

There just isn't enough information in your question to determine why bail hasn't been set. Ask his current attorney and find out the real answer...

If you do not have amount needed to be paid for a misdemeanor until the due date, can you ask for more time?

A partial payment will be enough for the judge to give him additional time to pay.

Drug oui chances

Yes. That is enough evidence to prove your guilt.

Does DMV suspension override Criminal suspension if criminal case is plead out before DMV.

The DMV hearing/case still goes on regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. Unless there is a finding during a pre trial hearing that you...

In NYC you cannot plead guilty by mail to a misdemeanor charge.