It depends on whether you first seek and obtain permission from your PO or the sentencing judge. If you don't get permission, you are risking...

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Got an acd for harrassment 2 nd degree and got arrested again for same thing a month later . What will happen ?

Well the good news is that they are both violations so even if they restore the first case you only face a maximum of 15 days jail on each....

If the charges were dismissed, the record should be sealed and not appear in most background checks. However, it will still come up for immigration...

Will your probation officer help you if you have drugs problems?

Legally the probation officer could violate them and he be sent back to jail. It's possible that treatment may be an option but no lawyer can...

If you file a civil suit, those reports may be discoverable. Use Avvo to find a civil lawyer to help you.

Is having sex with my boyfriend illegal?

Yes it is illegal. The law in New York says that a person cannot legally consent to sexual activity until they are 17 years old. (18 in federal...

If the complaining witness lies under oath at trial regarding the kind of work she does what can be done? The witnessed said

She can be cross examined with respect to her testimony to show that she is not a credible witness. The judge will instruct the jury on the issue...

Yes all the original charges are still pending until the dismissal date 6 months later so it will show in a background check. And given the nature...

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I was charged with 155.25. I have a court date in mid June. Do I need a lawyer? This is my first and last crime ever.

You are faced with a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year in jail and if convicted will leave you with a permanent criminal record in NY...

What will happen just wondering

16 is an adult for purposes of the New York Penal Law. You will face multiple felony charges if you stab someone with a knife, regardless of who...