Do I need a lawyer in court?

I too would strongly recommend that your parents or guardians look to retain a lawyer in advance of this weeks hearings. While it is not per se...

What should we expect sentencing to be for a first offender charged with Burglary in Buffalo, NY?

Was he 19 y/o at the time the offenses were committed? NY permits discretionary youthful offender status for those 18 years of age and younger at...

If a 24 year old man has a relationship with a 15 year old girl with parental consent is is stat rape?

Yes it is. I suggest you rethink this relationship.

How many years in prison for burglary d 3rd degree 1 count?

The Nassau County DAs Office is very aggressive when it comes to prosecuting these type of cases. I suggest you focus on getting an quality...

I have a 16 year old Class D Felony from 1995 when I was only 17 years old. I graduated college in 2005 and it's now 2011

Your two best options are either to look into whether yoou can be resentenced as a youthful offender, or whether the court erred in not having...

Urinating in Public as charged under NYC Health Code Section 153.09 is a misdemeanor offense. Typically, the court at 346 Broadway will allow you...

My boyfriend was charged with 2 counts burglary 3rd and 8 counts identity theft, and 8 counts forgery.

There are simply too many possible outcomes, and too little information, to even hazard a guess. The bottom line is, he is facing serious felony...

If there is a mistake on the traffic ticket is there grounds for a dismissal?

An error in the appearance date is not a basis for dismissal. Your truly, Tom Kenniff

Typically, court's will issue a 1 year conditional discharge as part of a sentence on a dis con. This means the case will be visible for one year....

If i got arrested in another state for posession but not convicted would it show up on my 10 year criminal background check?

Generally convictions are what show up on your criminal history. If the case was dismissed, or resolved favorably, it should not be on your...