Grand larceny

There is no robbery in the 4th degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree is a E felony but the value of the phone would...

3rd dwi in NY, the DA wants to my car back, do I have to give it to them? what can they do to get it? what are my options?

The DA or the police can start a forfeiture proceeding. I am a former Queens ADA and now handle criminal defense so please feel free to contact me...

The Westchester County courts are there for one purpose -- to raise revenue for the Towns. Depending on your record, your case can probably be...

Can I get into trouble for a verbal altercation, throwing water?

I suppose you can be charged but it sounds like minor stuff. Be sure not to make any statements to the police if you are arrested no matter what...

My friend violated parol for a new criminal charge and curfew violation. can he do his parol violation then be rerelased on bail

If your friend is in on the parole violation, he wants to have bail set on the new charge so he gets good time credit. If he has no bail set on the...

Can a person who is not working be violated on probation for not paying restitution?

Yes. There was a reported decision on this issue last week. However, a motion can be made to vacate the probation due to inability to pay. That...

NYC pled down to disorderly conduct w/ 1yr conditional discharge...what happens next?

The record will be sealed once you complete the CD. However, certain employers including educational entities may be able to see the records. I...

I was arrested and my first time misdemeanor was dismissed. Will the arrest or anything else show up on my record?

If the case was dismissed, the records should be sealed as a matter of law. However, certain types of employers can still see the information in a...

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Can the DA use two statement written by victim that is a witness against the defendent?

No. The witnesses will have to testify. The DA cannot introduce the written statement into evidence.