At age 17, convicted of Petit Larceny, i am now 25 and seeking a career, can i have this removed?

It sounds like you accepted an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. The case should have been dismissed and sealed 6 months later. It should...

Can a 19yr old use the YO status

You have to be under 19 to be eligible for YO. I am a former federal and state prosecutor so feel free to contact me if you wish to retain counsel. M

What is the most likely consequences of accidently breaking an order of protection?

The order must be obeyed so long as its in effect regardless of what the parties want. Failure by the defendant to comply is criminal contempt. If...

What is a sudden emergency doctrin?

The emergency doctrine generally applies to an emergency not of the defendant's making. If the driver was taking part in a fight or argument, I...

My 18 year old was arrested for criminal possession of stolen property in the 5th. should we retain a lawyer?

I believe its always best to retain an attorney if you can afford to do so - you get better attention and service. Feel free to contact me if you...

I have been chared with grand larcency class E. This is my first offense how likely is it that ill do jail time

It depends on the facts. Are you charged with stealing from an employer or committing unemployment fraud? Sometimes these cases get dealt with more...

Petit Larceny in 09, ACD and dismissed. Now cought again. what to expect?

I disagree with the other attorney. If you got a 6 month ACD in March 2009, it was dismissed and sealed in Septemebr 2009. Therefore, it will not...

My store manager and district manager accused me of stealing ,and told everyone in the shopping center

You may have a claim for defamation - assuming that you did not steal. There is a one year statute of limitations in NY from the day the false...

Yes, you are responsible for not keeping you cart under control. You may be covered under your auto policy so depending on how much the damage is,...

My fiancee was charged with drug trafficking in March 2010, while on his way to buy a motorcycle...

It sounds to me like your fiancee is innocent and the case should be dismissed. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and how handle criminal...