There's no reason why a $13 petit larceny charge (PL 155.25) and criminal possession of stolen property charge (165.40) should result in a criminal...

How do I go about hiring a public defender?

The determination as to whether or not you qualify for assigned counsel will be made at arraignment. I would recommend that you consider speaking...

My brother was arrested recently for vop, he has been arrested already for vop on sept 2010 and was sent free for doing good.

As you might imagine, the fact that your brother was previosuly violated, then restored to probation, and is now accused of violating again, will...

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If your scheduled to appear at 3t46 Broadway, chances are you'll be looking at a fine in the ballpark of $100. Hiring a lawyer will allow you to...

Shoplifting (Petit Larceny) will not effect your credit report. However, a criminal conviction for Petit Larceny in NY will result in a permanent...

Given the few details you provided, I would discourage you from pleading guilty at this stage. Your plea of guilty will result in a permanent...

What are nyc state law on corporal punishment specifics ?

I have never heard of a writing assignment constituting "corporal punishment". As long as the discipline isn't physical in nature and does not...

What will happen when I go into Court?

If you have an open ACD, meaning that the one year period for the marijuana ACD has not run out, they will probably be able to see the ACD on your...

My father is 74 years old and is charged with 120.05 how much time can he get and why is his bail set 50,000

If your father was only recently arraigned, and his attorney at arraignment did not waive any speedy trial time, the DA has a maximum of six days...

Do I need a criminal lawyer

Petty Larceny (shoplifting) in NYS is a class A misdemeanor carrying a maximum jail sentence of 1 year. Petit Larceny includes anything of value,...