Cops came to my place found plants and marjuana didnt arrest me only gave me a paper showing stuff found how long can they wait

Did they take the plants? If so, they probably sent them to the lab for testing. They may arrest you at any time. You should speak with a local...

Verbal Abuse

If your daughter in law is using the telephone to abuse you, this could be a crime. You should go to th elocal police station with as much detail...

My cousin had a robbery in the first degree charge, but I think he is being offered a robbery in the third degree plea bargain

If he pleads not guilty he will have to have a trial and face significantly more jail time if convicted.

My brother faces a robery charge in White Plains, had a SCI conference there.

SCI stands for superior court information. This is usually used instead of an indictment when a defendant agrees to plead guilty. Check with the...

Got discon from misdemeanor, do i need to buy the certificate of disposition? First job interview coming up since sealing and n

A certificate of disposition is a document issued by the court to show how the case ended. It costs $10. Because your case was sealed you will...

Will the judge reduce my son's bail at the felony hearing ?

Bail will only be reduced if there is a change in circumstances. If your son gets indicted there will be no change unless the charge changes. Of...

MY BOYFRIEND IS ON PAROLE FOR A POSSESION CHARGE AND WAS CAUGHT WITH A UNLOADED GUN. WHAT KIND OF SENTENCE IS HE LOOKING AT?

The unloaded gun is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year. The parole violation will be the bigger problem. He should expect some jail time.

Bailbondsman or posting bail at rikers which ensures faster release

If you have the thousand, pay it yourself. You save the fee and will get the money less about 4% back when the case is over. Of course, if your...

Cousin was arrested age 17 for burg. no court date after arraignment. recieved a final disp letter after 6 years. is this nuts ?

Not having to go to court again probably means that the case was never presented to a Grand Jury. I cannot explain why a disposition letter showed...

A lawyer can appear on behalf of all who do not live in NY. Otherwise you must appear. My firm has handled many such cases and would be happy to...