Determinative sentence of 3.5 years, he can get 1/7 off for good behavior. So he would have to do 3 years.

How much time would you be sentenced to in prison for trespassing?

I believe this site is for providing actual legal advice to persons in trouble and less for curiosity. There are many other resources available on...

How much time do you get in prison for Drunk Driving?

For a first offense driving while intoxicated charge, you face anywhere from zero days in jail up to one year in jail. It may be possible to get a...

My boyfriend is in jail and he has an immigration warrant now he has two felonies is he going to get deported

Of course it depends on the outcome of the cases but those are deportable crimes if convicted. And he may face deportation just on the immigration...

Is there a duty on a public defenders part to look into another possible suspect if info was given to him that points to another

did you hire a private investigator? How did you find out about this other guy? And most importantly where did you get matching DNA test results?...

What should he plea for or how should he go about this?

Because of the violent nature of the crime and the seriousness of the injury, the DA will not show much leniency. Hire the best attorney that you...

My son is charged with burglary and robbery in 1st degree. in NY DA wants 8 years should he take it or go to trial

No attorney can offer an opinion except the lawyer that represents him and is fully familiar with the facts of the case, his prior criminal...

What can happen?

They have six days from his arrest to get an indictment or they will release him (at least until they get an indictment). Whether they can get an...

Shoplifting case

What will happen depends on the skill of your attorney, how much was alleged to have been taken, any prior arrests, etc. What will appear on a...

If you have sex with someone who is underage and willing, is it considered rape or molestation?

A person cannot legally consent to any sexual conduct until they are 17 years old in NY. The potential criminal charges depends on the ages of the...