Can a prior charge get you a higher sentence if it was 11 years ago?

Assuming he went to prison for the manslaughter he is likely a second felony offender.

Where can I find a record of my public urination violation from 2014?

The summons court for the county you received the ticket. A lawyer can get a copy for you but will need written and notarized authorization because...

40 yrs ago wife was convicted of a felony in NYC and they wont expunge the record.

New York does not expunge. If it was a non violent felony it may be possible to make a motion to seal the case.

If I got charged with a felony but it got drop down to a misdemeanor, and its still showing up as a felony, can I get it sealed?

It does not matter what you were arrested for. It only matter what the final outcome of the cases were.

Bad deal. By waiving sealing both the original charge and the plea will forever show up on criminal background checks. Had you not waived sealing...

Were you charged with a felony? Maybe you were indicted. Your lawyer is in the best position to answer your question.

Should i get a lawyer?

Definitely get a good criminal defense lawyer. There may be ways to get the case dismissed and sealed.

The issue is not whether you are innocent or guilty but whether the police have probable cause to arrest you. Your friend's statement to the police...

Will I be sent to prison?

Were you arrested? .................................................

You can negotiate but you should hire a lawyer. How do you know what your case is worth? Have you done a verdict search? Do you think your lawyer...