Questions answered by Thomas Arthur Kenniff

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I found an abandoned luggage on a street corner near garbage bags.Cops say they saw me steal it from bus. what should i do?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

I would push harder for an Adjournment in Contemplation of dismissal, maybe bargain an extra day of community service. It sounds like a weak...

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Will a marijuana ACD show up on background check IF...?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

Since the 1 year ACD Period expired earlier this month, this should be off your NYSID (RAP Sheet) and it should not show up on a background check. ...

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Can they charge you in 2011 for a gun charge in 2002? I know someone who was arrested in 2002 then let go from the precint

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

There's a 5 year statute of limitations, so unless they charged him years ago, it's hard to imagine how this could go forward. If he was indicted...

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My son is 19yrs 0ld and is being charged with robbery in the 2nd and burglary charges as well. This is his first offense

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

If he's under 21, you as his guardian are responsible for hiring an attorney for him in NY. The court's in NYC will often overlook this...

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Do I need a lawyer for Disorderly Conduct Criminal Summons or can I fight it myself? And do I plead in person or by mail?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

The summons is probably returnable to 346 Broadway. They haave always allowed me to appear for my out of state clients with a written...

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What if you are on felony probation and are being charged with robbery in the second but it a fist offense but didnt do the

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

It sounds like you may be confusing "robery in the second degree" which usually involved a gun or an injury to the victim, with robbery as a second...

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What should I do when my girlfriend has made rape allegations against me when I discovered that she was cheating on me?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2011

It is absolutely imperative that you exercise your 5th Amendment right to remain silent and your 6th Amendement right to counsel should the police...

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My son 16 yrs. was charged with class E felany, violated probation, and did show up for family court hearing. what could happen?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

There are many possible scenarios. Given the conduct you describe, 100 hours community service sounds pretty generous. The best thing to do is to...

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I was charged with intent to sell..now im trying to go to the navy and need it handled, what do i do?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

Thank you for your question. I am a former Active Duty Army JAG Officer, and I'm currently in the National Guard. So long as the 6 month ACD...

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Told not to appear for DAT, should I?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

The Officer gave you some very bad advise. If you disregard the DAT an arrest warrant will be issued. If you are subsequently stopped by police...

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I found an abandoned luggage on a street corner near garbage bags.Cops say they saw me steal it from bus. what should i do?

Will a marijuana ACD show up on background check IF...?

Can they charge you in 2011 for a gun charge in 2002? I know someone who was arrested in 2002 then let go from the precint

My son is 19yrs 0ld and is being charged with robbery in the 2nd and burglary charges as well. This is his first offense

Do I need a lawyer for Disorderly Conduct Criminal Summons or can I fight it myself? And do I plead in person or by mail?

What if you are on felony probation and are being charged with robbery in the second but it a fist offense but didnt do the

What should I do when my girlfriend has made rape allegations against me when I discovered that she was cheating on me?

My son 16 yrs. was charged with class E felany, violated probation, and did show up for family court hearing. what could happen?

I was charged with intent to sell..now im trying to go to the navy and need it handled, what do i do?

Told not to appear for DAT, should I?