Arrest records

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that your arrest won't show up in background searches, even though the case has been dismissed and sealed. I...

My boyfriend and I were caught shoplifting from Macys in NY. In my posession my item was $110 and his was $400. Need help...

Mr. Conway is correct. Both you and your boyfriend should hire a lawyer. Please feel free to visit my firm's website - sercarzandriopelle.com

Grand larceny in the 4th charge dropped to misdemeanor.So what do I put on a Job application?

The wording of the question on the application is important. If it asks if you were ever convicted of a crime, the answer is yes. If it asks if...

I would need some additional information to provide a more complete answer, but generally speaking, a class C felony is punishable by 3.5 to 15...

NY State Order of Probation- Last year I plead guilty to Criminal Contempt 2nd, a misdemeanor. Now I find myself in a dilemna.

You should reach out to the sentencing judge and seek to have the terms of your probation modified. Simply write the judge a letter (make sure you...

If arrested for a driving ticket/warrant, will I need a lawyer to get thru processing? is there any way to expedite the process?

Unfortunately, the time from arrest to arraignment can take up to 18 hours. Hiring a lawyer to represent him at arraignment may speed things...

Petty theft

It sounds like you got what we call an ACD - adjournment contemplating dismissal. If your case was in fact dismissed after six months, you have no...