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Hi I have an ace out for a petit larceny charge that will be up in June. I did not disclose this to a potential employer in the

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

You can get a copy of the certificate of disposition before the sealing date. It will of course show that the case has a future court date and not...

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Can i receive time serve on moving violation totaling 1200 if I decided to sit my time out in NYC

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

It sounds like you are saying that you owe $1200 in fines from traffic violations and are wondering if you can do jail time instead of paying? If...

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My son 21 received community service for a shoplifting charge. Now I find out he did not finish the service and failed to appear

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

If he failed to appear, expect that there is a warrant out for his arrest. He may be exposed to potential jail time (up to one year in jail on a...

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His first offense crim.sale controlled sub 3rd degr within 10 yrs convicted of 2nd degree burglary 2nd degree in ny.

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

It is impossible for any attorney to answer what is reasonable without knowing more facts about the crime and the person committing it. For...

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Unseal Criminal Record

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

The case does not need to be unsealed to see the final disposition (that the charges were dismissed). You need to go back to the court clerk...

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Can an e class felony be sealed after 10 years

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Unlike some other states, New York does not seal criminal convictions regardless of how you've turned your life around. There is usually...

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Can a felony be sealed after a certain amount of years have passed by ?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

Unlike some other states, New York does not seal criminal convictions regardless of how you've turned your life around. There is usually...

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Will a 13 year old DUI revocation in Florida prevent me from transfering my NYS drivers license to an Alabama Driver's License?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 26, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys. Contact Alabama DMV or ask an Alabama attorney. I'm curious why your license is in revoked status if you...

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What can I expect after being charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 26, 2014

A verbally abusive boss is not a defense to criminal charges. Whether the State can prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is a different...

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Under the influence while I made a statement to the police which led to my fiancées arrest. What do I do?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 26, 2014

The person best in a position to answer this is his lawyer. If the sister already told the police of her involvement, then the DA is likely aware...

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Hi I have an ace out for a petit larceny charge that will be up in June. I did not disclose this to a potential employer in the

Can i receive time serve on moving violation totaling 1200 if I decided to sit my time out in NYC

My son 21 received community service for a shoplifting charge. Now I find out he did not finish the service and failed to appear

His first offense crim.sale controlled sub 3rd degr within 10 yrs convicted of 2nd degree burglary 2nd degree in ny.

Unseal Criminal Record

Can an e class felony be sealed after 10 years

Can a felony be sealed after a certain amount of years have passed by ?

Will a 13 year old DUI revocation in Florida prevent me from transfering my NYS drivers license to an Alabama Driver's License?

What can I expect after being charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records?

Under the influence while I made a statement to the police which led to my fiancées arrest. What do I do?