The only thing you be doing at this point is looking to retain an experienced NYC criminal defense attorney. I'm sure your family lawyer friend...

140.25 FC BURGLARY-2ND C Felony

The max sentence for a C felony is 5-15 years, however, the facts you describe seem unlikely to result in significant jail time. I'm a former...

Minor traffic violation - arrested, detained, jailed, no bond given.

This is a criminal charge in NY, so yes the police can arrest and hold for arraignment before a judge. He needs to be brought before the judge at...

First, your lawyer needs to review the complaint to determine if its sufficient to survive a motion to dismiss the marijuana and obstructing...

You are charged with Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor, that is punishible by a maximum 1 year in jail. As for a minimum...

It sounds like you want to contact the Criminal Cashier's Office at the Nassau County District Court in Hempstead. The number is available online....

I pleaded guilty to something I did not do can i get that offense off my record that was clean before these false allegations.

There is also something called a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities which you can apply for. While not as comprehensive as an...

What is the law called when the state hold you for a certain period of time without sentencing you called?

It sounds like you may be referring to either an interim plea, where the sentence remains open pending a defendant's successful...

What recourse is there if the DA's office refuse to release personal property seized at the tiime of arrest after sentencing?

You probably should speak to your friend's lawyer and see if the judge will issue another order compelling the release. The DA is probably trying...

I was charged with pl 221.10 by an officer. It was planted by the officer, I never smoke marijuana not even once in my life.

If this is a first arrest, you will likely be eligible for a Marijuana ACD. The ACD allows the case to be dismissed and sealed after one year so...