Arrested for prositution. No prior criminal record. What is the possible jail time?

The maximum jail time would be 90 days jail which you wouldn't serve the full 90 with good behavior credit but on a first offense you should be...

Is it possible to have a felony conviction sealed ( wiped off your record ) after 20 years?

Until the law changes, New York State does not expunge or seal criminal convictions.

If there had been bail originally set and you were released pursuant to CPL 180.80 because the DA did not indict you within 6 days, I would fully...

Two Questions. Im turning myself in on Monday for what I think will be grand larceny for $1300 which I already paid back

When you are arrested you are fingerprinted and the current arrest charges should show up on a background check. However, if your attorney can get...

I'm going to be arrested on Monday and have never been arrested. Are arraignments 24/7?

Arraignments usually finish at 1:00 am. However some judges will leave early. Also a judge may set bail which would further delay your release....

I am now 24 y/o. got finger printed at age 16 for shoplifting, had to do community service. after 8yrs does that show on record?

Your record or lack of record depends on what the final outcome of the case was. If you got an ACD then the charges were dismissed and sealed. If...

I was sentenced to 3 years of probation and 3 years of an IID in NY.

Probation can choose to terminate your probation early but doing so will not change your IID requirement. Any modification of that would require...

Self Defense from a Home Invasion with an Illegal Weapon?

self defense is an affirmative defense to assault charges not to criminal possession of weapons.

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Under the heppa law do the police have a right to my personal meds list (pain meds as prescribe) if im in a accdent

As many meds carry warnings and prohibitions with respect to driving the police have a right to investigate. You are not obligated to answer their...

Can anything be done if someone is arrested for driving intoxicated and makes a Police Statement identifying me for a fight?

People lie to the police all the time. The can change their story at any time but they are subject to extensive cross examination for their motive...