Unfortunately, a pending charge, particularly one you are fingerprinted for, shows up on your Rap sheet and on many background checks. The good...

Have a Pending Misdemeanor first offense, might be getting an ACD dismissal. How would my background check be reflected?

Expect the ACD and underlying charge to be visible during the 6 Month ACD period. After that, your record will be wiped clean. Best, Tom...

I am on ACD for unlawful possesion of marijuana till August. Can I leave before that for vacation to other country?

I have had some clients have issues entering Cananda with an open ACD, but I've never heard of anyone be denied entry entry entirely, or not be...

If I have retained an attorney for a summons appearance at 346 broadway (for a violation), do I have to go with the attorney?

Typically judges will at 346 will approve appearance by counsel, particularly for a trafffic matter. Best, Tom Kenniff 212-274-0090

How strong is a oral confession from a detective in court ?

sounds like you invoked your 5th amendment rights, in which case your silence can't be used against you. If you haven't done so already, you...

Can this statement made to Loss Prevention be suppressed?

Typically these statements are not suppressible because they were not made at the behest of the police. However, at trial our attorney can always...

Probation for petit theft?misdemeanor?

A misdemeanor conviction will generally show up on your criminal history. NY does not have expungement. The best you can do is the Cert of Relief...

I have a pending misdemeanor, how will it be reflected on a background check? Does it say what the charges are for?

The charge is visible while it's opened. I would focus on making sure your attorney does everything possible to avoid a criminal conviction. If...

If you get an ACD dismissal, what shows up on your background during the 6months?

Once an ACD is sealed it cannot not be unsealed, it becomes the legal equivalent of a full dismissal, as if it never happened at all. Yours...

What happens exactly during arraignment and what comes next for a misdemeanor charge?

It generally a fairly formulaic process. A plea of not guilty is entered, the DA may or may not request bail, and the case is then adjourned to a...