What exactly does "convicted" mean? I was charged with two misdemeanors; went to court and paid tickets. Was I convicted?
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Answered on October 14, 2015
You paid fines based on admitting wrongdoing to "something". You need to check the section of the law you pleaded guilty to and find out how those...
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What is the possible outcomes of being charged with a Class D felony,Criminal Mischief charge? Its first time ever being charged
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Answered on October 14, 2015
The possible outcomes are anything from a dismissal of all charges to up to 7 years in jail. You need to discuss this with an experienced defense...
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How do I get rid of a order of protection?
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Answered on October 14, 2015
There aren't enough facts to answer your question. Typically though, you would make an application before the issuing judge but you would need...
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I ordered 10,000 Viagra pills and cbp seized them
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Answered on October 14, 2015
Even if you took one a day, that would be over 27 years worth of pills. I doubt they even have that long of a shelf life. It will be incumbent on...
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Can a desk appearance ticket be sealed with a PL240.30 02
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Answered on October 02, 2015
You need to hire an experienced defense attorney. If you are convicted of that charge or any misdemeanor in NY, it is a permanent conviction that...
Confused by conditional discharge, do I have a misdemeanor on my record ? Is it sealed?
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Answered on October 02, 2015
You start your sentence by saying you pleaded guilty to petit larceny a misdemeanor. So unless that plea contained a provision to withdraw your...
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Can i file a lawsuit with apple on iPhone 6 plus bending, not willing to replace the defective phone?
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Answered on September 05, 2015
I think if you stopped to think how expensive that lawsuit would actually be, you would be much less "willing".
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What are my chances of going to jail for a $25 petit larceny? I have a bit of a record. I'm in NY.
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Answered on September 04, 2015
Since you just got out of jail, it is highly likely that you are on some sort of post-release supervision. So in addition to the current charge,...
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Is there a problem re entering the united states (new york) after have dismissed and sealed case(petty theft).
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Answered on September 04, 2015
There shouldn't be but best to get a certificate of disposition from the court clerk where the case was brought (may be $10 fee) to be safe. This...
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A Battery Charge in New York -I understand the difference between Battery and Assault.
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Answered on September 03, 2015
I think the bigger question to ask is what are your damages? Every lawsuit has two components: liability and damages. Assuming you are successful...
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