It depends on the availability of the parties, judge and witnesses, as well as how quickly the judge rules on the hearing. The preference in NY...

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What are the customary court trial procedures for criminal law/felony.

This is not really the correct forum for your question. The forum is for individuals seeking advice with personal legal problems and cannot afford...

Can a lawsuit be filed when my grand son was playing basketball and an opponent fell upon my grand son and shattered his knee?

Successful lawsuits require damages and liability. Damages are surely present and severe based on what you describe but the liability is going to...

Hi .... I have been charged with poss of a controlled substance outside of the original container. That being alprazolam.

There are many factors that will affect the outcome of your case. Your prior record as you stated is one of them. The quantity of drugs, evidence...

I was pulled over a few years ago for a DWI in NY and got it reduced to a DWAI in court.

It's correct. The alternative if you had been convicted of the misdemeanor would read Driving while Intoxicated.

What weight does domestic abuse play in deciding child custody in NY? If the domestic abuse was severe mental cruelty?

No one is ever automatically given custody. And I've never seen a husband admit to a wife's version of facts. So even if everything you say is...

Can I seal an old drug case for an inmigration purposes?

What were you convicted of? If you pled the charge down to a disorderly conduct, it seals after a year. Misdemeanor and felony convictions don't...

Can a plea bargin be appealed ?

Even if you successfully made a motion to withdraw your plea, there is no guarantee that you will get a better result. The DA is certainly not...

Scoff usually means the defendant did not come back to court when they were supposed to pay the fines, surcharges, or show proof that was required....

Me and my spouse had a fight her moms call the police before they showed up i left because im currently on parole anyway if the

Understand that your spouse not pressing charges doesn't prevent an arrest as it is the State of New York who brings the charges against you. If...