Does an open first-time marijuana ACD (received in Queens, NY) show up on a criminal background check?

It is generally visible during the ACD period. Generally a marijuana ACD is open for a one-year period. I'm not certain why it would expire in...

I was convicted of attempted arson that was 12 yrs ago can i get it expunged off my record.

As indicated above, the Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities is typically the best you can do in NY, although there is a push among...

What I usually do in these situations is have my client complete an affidavit authorizing me to appear on their behalf. Depending on the charge and...

Mistermeaner type B

If it's a class B misdemeanor its probably charged, or has been reduced to, an attempted assault in the third degree, punishible by a max of 90...

What is the process to seal a conviction of Harassment in the Second Degree?

If it's a domestic offense committed against a member of the same household or someone you are/were in an intimate relationship with, and the DA...

Does a conviction of Harassment in the Second Degree, automatically seal the record?

If it's a domestic offense committed against a member of the same household or someone you are/were in an intimate relationship with, and the DA...

My friend was arrested and charged with 160.15 FB (ROBBERY-1ST B Felony) and is currently in Rikers Island.

Force/weapon or the threatened use of force/weapon is an essential element of a First Degree Robbery. If this was truly a simple theft case, your...

Whats the penalty in a assault in 3dr degree??? a police office put the charges

While the maximum penatly is 1 year in jail, it is very unusual that first time offenders receive jail sentences for misdemeanor charges in NYC. ...

If someone is awaiting in jail to be picked up for a old outstanding warrant in florida, can the family try to pay a fee to get

Whenever you are dealing with interstate situations, things can become complex. The last time I dealt with this, the demanding state's governor...

Can a person remain locked up without being indicted or with out having a preliminary hearing based on a drug complaint

Federal Rule 5.1 requires that in custody defendants who appeared before a magistrate on a complaint, must be afforded a preliminary hearing within...