I was falsely accused of shoplifting

Could they charge you? Yes the statute of limitations is two years on petit larceny (shoplifting). Will they? No attorney can answer this with...

D.A.T. for a 265.01 02. No record, university student, walking home from an extra-curricular with knife. Next steps?

If it's not a gravity knife, then it is not a crime to possess it unless you have the intent to unlawfully use it against another or if the blade...

Hello. My boyfriend got arrested last night because we were fighting. how long is he staying in jail? i am not pressing charges.

He should see a judge within 24 hours though it often takes longer on the weekend. The judge will determine whether to release him with no bail...

The ACD will dismiss the charges and seal the record which is the best you can hope for in New York. Certain government entities and law...

When I was 18, I was caught shoplifting, but not arrested. do I need to disclose this incident (see specific question below)?

Based on how the question is worded, I do not believe you need to disclose this as you were never charged, arrested or convicted of anything. ...

Illegal search and seizure

While it's easy for any criminal lawyer to say if that's all the cop had, it sounds like a bad search. But Ultimately it is up to a judge who will...

Is a CPL 170.55 on a COD automatically sealed in NY? What does seal actually mean?

Yes. Your presence isn't even required on the dismissal/sealing date.

Up to 90 days. Usually it's about 30 days if they waive extradition

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Up to 90 days. Usually 30 if he waives extradition.

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What can he do because he is being falsely arrested?

Nothing can be done to prevent someone from filing false reports except gather as much proof as possible to prove to the police they are lying....