I was on diversion in ithaca ny while on diversion i was arrested and charged with burglary in the 3rd degree.

One of two possibilities occurred. If you were granted diversion prior to pleading guilty, then that case is restored to the calendar and the DA...

You need to discuss this with your attorney as soon as possible. There are very specific warnings that must be given by the officer regarding the...

They are alternating theories by which the DA can try to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. For VTL 1192.2, the DA will have to prove...

What is the sentence?

I recently was able to get a plea bargain of ten years probation for a client facing state charges who was accused of possessing/disseminating...

Hung Jury considered Manifest necessity in New York Criminal Court?

The jury has not reached a unanimous verdict. If the judge believes they are hopelessly deadlocked then the judge will declare a mistrial and you...

She is charged with Assault in the Third Degree a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year in jail. However because of your daughter's age,...

Should I obtain a lawyer. I FEEL SOMETHING SHADY IS GOING ON!!

While it's certainly possible that something shady is going on, as you said it could be something as simple as a mixed up sample which may simply...

A friend of mine was arrested for "unauthorized practice without license", and was bailed out by her boss.

Calling a massage a body rub, does not negate the need for a license. Massage licenses in NY require rigorous training, 1000 hours of practice and...

Do you think he will do jail time for a attempted robbery if he didn't do it?

Your question really has two parts. The first is "will he get convicted of a crime he says he didn't do?" This depends on whether he pleads...

Caught shoplifting

Is it possible? Yes. The statute of limitations on petit larceny is two years in NY. It is extremely unlikely however. If they wanted to...

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