Can someone accuse someone else of a crime then turn down the request for proof, when available, to substantiate the charge?

When the police arrest someone, generally the victim needs to sign a supporting deposition on a misdemeanor or testify in the grand jury on a...

Can a 21 year old be locked up cause his girlfriend is 16 and pergent

It might not have been a forcible rape but it was a statutory rape beacuse a minor cannot legally consent. You should remain silent if arrested and...

What is the cost range to have a felony conviction by admission of guilt vacated since 1982 in NYC, kings county?

What exaclty are you looking to do? NY does not expunge convictions. Are you looking to vacate the conviction because it now has immigration...

I plead non contest plea to a DUI 11 years ago.

Was this in NY? NY does not have a No Contest plea. Therefore, if it was in NY, I suggest that you find out what you plead guilty to; it may have...

What will sentencing be for NYC shoplifting $350+ (very very stupid I know, it was a dumb dare and I was with the wrong crowd)

That is a high amount value wise. You are charged with a crime. Depending on what County you are in, you are looking at some community service but...

Willl the police be able to see any records from 30 years ago?

NY State does not expunge records. I doubt your husband has anything to worry about though.

You were very lucky not to be arrested. The notice you will receive in the mail is a civil demand. However, I never have my clients pay it as the...

Will my boyfriend be released? NY'

First, its a mistake to be ROR on the new case while being held on the probation case because he is not getting jail time credit on the new case...

Where can I check if I have a criminal record for shoplifiting or not?

What was the outcome of your case? If you don't know, go to the court house and ask to see the court file, which will list the outcome. You can...

I was banned from a store because of shoplifting, does this mean I can't enter the store even though it's in another country?

You have to read the trespass notice carefully. Some stores just ban you from the particular store you were caught in while others ban you from...