Under what circumstances should someone refuse an ACD?

Remember that during an ACD the original criminal charges are still pending for the entirety of the 6 or 12 month waiting period. If someone has...

Do I need another attorney to sue for false arrest?

Public defenders work for the city and you will likely want to name the city as a defendant in your case. There is a conflict of interest. Seek...

How long does it take to get to trial for misdemeanors?

CPL 30.30 says the State has 90 days to bring your case to trial; however there are many adjournments that are excluded from this 90 day...

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I was caught shoplifting and just had my first court date. The judge gave me another court date and a stoplift. Can I get anACD?

The case will be sealed after six months under CPL 170.55 if an ACDS is granted. Your lawyer would need to convince the DA that this is an...

Do I need to pay the lawyers?

You are not obligated to pay this request. They would need to successfully sue you under general obligations law 11-105 for you to be obligated to...

If Someone is in a house that is raided are they automatically guilty

It depends on where the drugs were in relation to where she was and other factors not present in your question. She should discuss the full...

Can i visitation of my kids, even if i have a domestic violence case against me?

You need to hire a family court attorney. Obviously it depends on the facts of the original incident but supervised visitations may be possible.

Can I get a pro bono lawyer?

You really haven't presented any reason why a lawyer would want to donate their time and expertise to help you. Even if someone was willing to take...

What happens next?

What happens next is the judge will make a determination as to whether you are indigent and eligible for a public defender. If you are not, the...

Can you prevail in a false-arrest suit if you take an ACD + condition?

Of course it's possible. It depends on the facts and the skill of your attorney. At a minimum, it will make it more difficult for you to find an...