What can I do to get my criminal record expunged in New York?
Nov 15, 2011
One of the questions I am asked most frequently on this site and in generalis "How do I go about getting my misdemeanor/felony criminal record expunged?" It is incredibly frustrating because no matter ...
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What can I do to drop an Order of Protection in New York?
Nov 06, 2011
There are two types of Orders of Protection (OOP) in New York, usually referred to as a Full order and Limited order. The full order prohibits all contact of any kind (subject sometimes to family court...
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Can criminal charges be dismissed if the police failed to read me my Miranda Rights?
Nov 05, 2011
The Miranda warnings, as they're now known, came out of the Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona, as an effort to protect a citizen's 5th Amendment right to remain silent. In short, the police are to...
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The punishment for Leaving the Scene of an Accident in New York
Oct 29, 2011
Leaving the Scene of an Accident is governed by New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 600. Its consequences vary depending on whether anyone was hurt and whether the driver has a prior conviction fo...
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Better to be a prostitute than a masseuse in New York?
Oct 20, 2011
There seems to be a renewed interest by New York law enforcement in the world's oldest profession. This increase in arrests and prosecution has raised many questions in the sex trade industry about the...
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Getting a copy of your New York criminal history without an attorney's help.
Jul 22, 2011
I have seen many questions in the...
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Understanding the ACD in New York
Jul 06, 2011
Basic Overview:
An ACD [Adjournment in contemplation of dimissal) also known in some locales as ACoD is a mechanism which allows for a postponement of a criminal case or summons with the understanding...
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