Can I negotiate restitution ($821.12) to a retail store I worked at in NYC? A civil penalty has also been mentioned ($250) -

You're not under an obligation to pay restitution unless you are ordered to, or voluntarily agree to do so. Whether you have a wrongful termination...

It would be much more ethically correct for you to ask our opinion on the outcome of what your cause actually is rather than for us to suggest...

Six months is not that long for an auto accident to be filed. Don't worry about no longer having Geico insurance; they will represent you because...

My brother got charged with grand larceny twice in one year. Is he gonna serve jail time and for how long?

What jail time your brother faces depends on the charge he is facing, the allegations and his prior history. Grand Larceny varies by degree. The...

Sealing of Arrest Records, etc.

One year from date of sentence should be when it's sealed unless a stay of sealing was agreed to or clerical error. You do not get copies returned...

Original Charges

The other felony charges were likely dismissed at the time the plea was entered. All records are sealed after one year. An unsealing order would...

Can a 15 year old have sex with an 18 year old in ny ???

No it is not legal as a person under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sex. However, given the ages you present it may not be a rape charge...

What type/kind of attorney should I hire?

Many lawyers on this site, myself included, handle summonses at 346 Broadway. If you cannot appear, an attorney can appear on your behalf and can...

When you say you were pulled over, do you mean that the police pulled you over? Or do you mean that the police approached you after you had pulled...

Did you report the arrest to your PO? You are more likely to get violated for not reporting the arrest than for getting an ACD. Assuming you did...