The probation officer has put you in a potentially dangerous situation. You need to speak with the PO about a better system for notifying them...

Your claim it was a gift is a defense to the charge that can be asserted at trial. It may not prevent you from being arrested and charged.

You can always try; however, you’re dealing with a probation violation that can lead to you being sent to jail for up to the maximum time you faced...

If you want them to represent you on both then you need to. Remember the attorney charged you a fee based on their approximation of the amount of...

If you don’t feel safe and are being threatened with violence or the victim of violence; you have two options. You can seek an order of protection...

You need to hire an attorney or sit down with the public defender (if one has been appointed) and discuss with them. Given it’s your first...

As I’ve replied numerous times to your inquiry, NYC prosecutors would not be informing you by mail of a pending prosecution. You’ve checked and...

With only one DWI, it sounds like you are a candidate to have your license reinstated. Of course no one can guarantee what DMV will rule as...

It’s certainly a legal possibility. It depends on your legal history and other factors not known from your question.

I can’t speak for the plea bargaining practices in your county, but I’ve gotten pleas to a reduced charge in DWIs with worse fact patterns.