How long can a domestic assault trial take?

The prosecutor has a witness, the victim. The case could take 6 months to get to trial and on average a week to try the case. If he is in jail and...

I got possession of a controlled substance on federal grounds in New York. Need help!

Federal Court is much more serious and expensive that state court, but possession on federal land like a military base is not likely to get you a...

Will an ACD CPL 170 . 55 show up on a background check ? ?

It will not show up on a background check after the ACD period and after it is sealed unless you apply for a job in government or law enforcement....

Your sister committed a crime and Macy's loses millions of dollars to shoplifters and employees who steal from them, threatening their business and...

Am I going to face consequences for not completing any hours of community service before my sentencing?

You will be sentenced and the court will give you a document telling you what you have to do and where to take the letter proving that you did the...

This girl was arrested under my name. What should I do?

You should retain an attorney to handle the situation. The police and prosecutors will se that you look different, have different fingerprints, and...

How much time can a person residing. in NY recieve for conspiracy of drugs?

This is a federal case and therefore the sentence id determined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. That is a point scoring system that ranks a...

I need to know what I'm going to be fined for stealing .

What you were doing was called "sweetharting" and it is becoming more and more common every year. Walmart, K Mart, Walgreen, and CVS are losing...

What is a speedy trial

The prosecutor has 90 days for a misdemeanor or six months for felony to announce readiness for trial or the case can be dismissed by the judge...

How can I get a statement supressed

Not all statements are confessions or admissions, but if what the officer claims you said in incriminating your lawyer will ask for a Huntley...