Questions answered by John J. Carney

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Is there anything I can do with back arrears of $120,000 for a child that is 23 years old? The amount is too high.

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

How did you get that far in arrears without knowing if you are the father or getting a copy of the blood test? You should have moved for a downward...

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I want to drop the 2nd degree harassment charges i filed on my husband. how do i do it?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Almost every woman who has their boyfriend or husband arrested wants to "drop the charges." You do not have the power to do that but you can ask...

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If a dog alerts on a vehicle and allows a search does that eliminate the requirement for a warrant to open a locked container?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Retain a good criminal lawyer from the Avvo list in Manhattan. I have had 30 years experience and suppression hearings are very hard to win. It all...

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Charges 165.40

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Select a good criminal lawyer from the Avvo list in the New York area. I have handled thousands of them and Macy's is tough to deal with as they...

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Can a dissmissed case get sealed and if so how can I get my fingerprints mugshots and arrest record destroyed

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

Go to the clerk and ask for a Certificate of Disposition to see if it was dismissed and sealed. Choose "best answer if this helped you.

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What is the procedure for filing a complaint against an attorney in NYS?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

You should ask the lawyer to explain everything to your satisfaction first before you file what might be a frivolous or inaccurate complaint. Is...

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Had a felony dwi 14 years ago.want to know if i can get pistol permit back?

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I have done this before but it is not easy. It depends on what the prior was for and who the judge is that you get for the hearing.

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I was caught shoplifting at jc pennys $177.00 of bedding what can i expect from this stupid act never have been arrested before

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I have handled a thousand or more of these cases in the New York City area and have never failed to get the ACD dismissal for a first offender....

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My boyfriend was arrested for domestic assault. The judge told him not to talk to me until the second courtdate.

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

You must have signed a supporting deposition to have him arrested. The judge can change the order to a non-offensive order but I doubt that he will...

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Resisting arrest question

John's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

That is not a repugnant verdict as they had the right to arrest her. I am surprised that she got a jail term, probably a year if she served 8...

John J. Carney's Answers (997)

Is there anything I can do with back arrears of $120,000 for a child that is 23 years old? The amount is too high.

I want to drop the 2nd degree harassment charges i filed on my husband. how do i do it?

If a dog alerts on a vehicle and allows a search does that eliminate the requirement for a warrant to open a locked container?

Charges 165.40

Can a dissmissed case get sealed and if so how can I get my fingerprints mugshots and arrest record destroyed

What is the procedure for filing a complaint against an attorney in NYS?

Had a felony dwi 14 years ago.want to know if i can get pistol permit back?

I was caught shoplifting at jc pennys $177.00 of bedding what can i expect from this stupid act never have been arrested before

My boyfriend was arrested for domestic assault. The judge told him not to talk to me until the second courtdate.

Resisting arrest question