John Paul Deverna

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New York, NY

Civil rights Lawyer at New York, NY

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

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My boyfriend was convicted of attempted assault in the first degree. What is the minimum to maximum sentencing he can get?

John's answer | Answered on April 01, 2019

Attempted Assault in the First Degree is a class C felony. Attempted Assault in the First Degree is a violent felony. Your boyfriend, a...

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Questi I will like to know how many months is one year of state prison right now in nyc ? I keep hearing it was 8 and 6 now.

John's answer | Answered on April 01, 2019

In New York state cases individuals serve 2/3 (66%) of any sentence that is a year or less. For example, a person would serve 8 months on a one...

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