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Criminal possession of a weapon in fourth degree (bottle) and reckless endangerment. Both class A misdemeanors. ACD?

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I have handled these matters for 30 years in the New York area and if you do not have a bad record and no one is hurt an ACD is possible in many...

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Iam getting charge wit grand larceny arm robbery first degree in poss. of fire arm but they gone drop the weapon how much time

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I have handled these cases for 30 years and much depends on the age of the client, the facts of the case, and the criminal history he has. I have...

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Can I sue coworker for defamation of character

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I doubt that you would be able to prove that you did not do whatever you were accused of or could prove that it was a lie. Yo would have a hard...

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Girlfriend broke off engagement am I entitled to the ring or the money?

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

Under New-York state law the woman must return the ring is she breaks of the engagement.. I was a Small Claims Court arbitrator in Buffalo for...

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Will I go to jail what if I can't afford the fine

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I have handles these cases for 30 years and even with a prior it is possible to get an ACD dismissal or a Disorderly Conduct violation which is...

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Does my drug felony from my college days in 1999 in NY have a lesser or greater impact on my employability if I were to move OOS

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

That depends on the background check that the employer does. Most of them will show convictions in all states, but some employers do not even do them.

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Was wondering what a disturbing the peace summons do to a person in court, if they plead guilty or innocent, any one can help

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I have handled such matters in Brooklyn for 30 years and it would usually be possible to get an ACD dismissal in just one appearance. As long as...

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What is the likely punishment for a CPCS charge for defendant, and what would be the best actions to avoid jail time?

John's answer | Answered on April 05, 2013

I have 30 years experience dealing with drug cases in the New York area and there are many programs available to first time offenders with a good...

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I received a disqualification letter for a Civil Service Job. It states that marijuana was found in a hair sample.

John's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

You will spend less on an outside test than you will on an attorney, but you need to get the test right away or it will not have any meaning as the...

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My 1st dwi deferred too "obstruction of hwy." I picked up another dwi & envading arrest charge. What's gonna happen to me?

John's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

First, all is not lost and you will probably not even get a jail sentence or perhaps a short jail sentence. Second, you need a good lawyer and if...

John J. Carney's Answers (997)

Criminal possession of a weapon in fourth degree (bottle) and reckless endangerment. Both class A misdemeanors. ACD?

Iam getting charge wit grand larceny arm robbery first degree in poss. of fire arm but they gone drop the weapon how much time

Can I sue coworker for defamation of character

Girlfriend broke off engagement am I entitled to the ring or the money?

Will I go to jail what if I can't afford the fine

Does my drug felony from my college days in 1999 in NY have a lesser or greater impact on my employability if I were to move OOS

Was wondering what a disturbing the peace summons do to a person in court, if they plead guilty or innocent, any one can help

What is the likely punishment for a CPCS charge for defendant, and what would be the best actions to avoid jail time?

I received a disqualification letter for a Civil Service Job. It states that marijuana was found in a hair sample.

My 1st dwi deferred too "obstruction of hwy." I picked up another dwi & envading arrest charge. What's gonna happen to me?