I completed the IRDC program in Middlesex,NJ. Is that program compatable with the NYS DDP or Do I have to do the NY DDP too?

New Jersey and New York's DMV have reciprocity so you may get notification from NY's DMV that your license is either suspended or revoked. I don't...

Question about bail and courtdate:

There is no guarantee that the case will end on Monday and the DA will be more inclined to seek a jail sentence if he is already in jail --...

Hello, My son was just arrested for pettit larceny.

Yes. Retain a criminal defense lawyer if you can. He is mandatory to receive youthful offender (YO) treatment (which would erase any criminal...

Will a conditional discharge show on a background check if you got arrested with a different name and the condtion was met?

It depends on what the conviction was for. If it was for a crime, the records do not seal and everything shows. If it was for most violations, it...

I got an ACD while having pending criminal charges in another town, will my case reopen even if i'm not convicted of a crime?

If the ACD came after the arrest for the AUO, I don't believe there are grounds to open the ACD.

How long does it take from Judge decision to end of the case?

Not all decisions are reduced to writing. Sometimes the judge will render a decison in open court and place it on the record. However, if it has...

The DA has six months of speedy trial time to use on a felony. The first step in prosecuting a felony is getting an indictment from the grand jury....

Is there good time given in the state of New Jersey?

Most states have some form of good time credit but I think you can get a definative answer by posting your question in the New Jersey section.

I did not appear in court and had no defense and A Virginia judge charged me guilty with a misdemeanor as I was 20mph over.

Posting your question in the New York section will not help you. I suggest you retain a traffic court or criminal defense attorney in the area of...

What are the statute of limitations on cultivation of marijauna and sales of a controlled substance in new york state, Essex Co.

The statute of limitations for a felony is five years. However, if there are no drugs in the house when the police come, it would be difficult for...