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How to remove full stay away order of protection

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Only the judge who issued the original order can vacate it or modify it. You can petition the judge to do so but most judge will not do it if the...

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I have an attorney but I am not satisfied with what she's doing. I feel its taking forever to get me divorced. What shuld I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

I'm not sure why this is posted in criminal defense. You should repost it in family law - divorce. If you're not happy with your attorney then you...

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I have an attorney but I am not satisfied with what she's doing. I feel its taking forever to get me divorced. What shuld I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

I'm not sure why this is posted in criminal defense. You should repost it in family law - divorce. If you're not happy with your attorney then you...

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Shoplifting coming up on background check?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

It certainly can come up depending on what you plead guilty to. My guess is you plead guilty to a disorderly conduct a violation not a crime;...

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What happens to an 18 year old who has been charged with assault after fighting another kid?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Your cousin was likely charged with Assault in the third degree and related charges. It sounds like your cousin has a good self defense claim and...

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Can I remove the arrest record from the DA's website after sealing the event under Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.55?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

I'm not sure a press release on their website, constitutes an :official record or paper relating to the arrest" but have you tried writing them a...

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During a felony arrest, i was in the auto shop that i worked at. the officer asked me to step out side because a problem.

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Regrettably, no one on this site knows where your property is. My guess is the gun is vouchered as arrest evidence and they may be marking the...

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What is the pentaly for a person that never held any. Valid ny state drivers license but has a dwi conviction in 1990 and did a

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

You do not need to have ever had a NY license to have your privilege to drive in NY revoked or suspended. AUO in the Third Degree is a misdemeanor...

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If i am not arrested will my probation officer find out about a misdemeanor driving ticket

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

If it was a pink summons and you were not fingerprinted, then its possible that they will not. That being said you will be committing a violation...

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I have not heard from my lawyer since August. I have contacted his office over ten times and still have no contact with him.

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Obviously that is unacceptable. You should document your efforts to contact the lawyer in writing. You are entitled to reasonable updates on your...

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How to remove full stay away order of protection

I have an attorney but I am not satisfied with what she's doing. I feel its taking forever to get me divorced. What shuld I do?

I have an attorney but I am not satisfied with what she's doing. I feel its taking forever to get me divorced. What shuld I do?

Shoplifting coming up on background check?

What happens to an 18 year old who has been charged with assault after fighting another kid?

Can I remove the arrest record from the DA's website after sealing the event under Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.55?

During a felony arrest, i was in the auto shop that i worked at. the officer asked me to step out side because a problem.

What is the pentaly for a person that never held any. Valid ny state drivers license but has a dwi conviction in 1990 and did a

If i am not arrested will my probation officer find out about a misdemeanor driving ticket

I have not heard from my lawyer since August. I have contacted his office over ten times and still have no contact with him.