You can be held for extradition if the European country you are traveling to has a treaty with the US. You are getting bad advice if you think you...

If you have no felonies, and you shoot someone self-defense , no firearm license, how much time could you get in Nassau county

Let's be clear. Criminal Possession of a Weapon is a Class C violent felony in NY on a straight possesiion without even discussing "Possession...

How much time will I receive for a 2nd misdemeanor violation of probation charge. I have a warrant.

As stated by my colleagues there are numerous scenarios that can develope from your violation depending on it's severity. If you simply missed a...

What is the chance of getting dna of a handgun hundred eighty days later from conviction?

I've known Judge Burke personally for 20 years. I have been a defense attorney for 25 years. Burke is tough but fair. Simpy because an initial...

Criminal Law- NY Does statute of limitations commence at the time of the crime or when the crime has actually been discovered?

Be careful about a clear demarkation about when the statute of limitations begins and ends. Many crimes are considered a "continuing course of...

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If you possess one eighth of an ounce or more of cocaine you can get charged with a felony (Class D). Simple possession of ANY amount of cocaine...

What should I expect upon going to court for an unpaid open container ticket I received 5 years ago?

They will vacate the warrant and give you an ACD which is an acronym for Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. If you stay out of touble they...

Judges are reluctant to change a defendant's bail over $200 not paid by the surety. The judge has no power to place the surety in jail and it is...

How many times can my x boyfriend have an adjourned case he got a criminal charge of assault ?

Let's be blunt about the reality of speedy trial rights and the execution thereof. If a prosecutor answers ready for a trial the speedy trial...