How many years of being crime free & prison free can my criminal record can be expunged?

There is no expungement in New York. However, under the new law, CPL 160.59, certain convictions - misdemeanors and low level felonies (D and E...

Yes, the federal government can charge you with the same crime after you served time for the case on the state level.

It is hard to answer your question without knowing what the application is for. Nature of the offense either refers to the crime you pleaded guilty...

I believe your question is whether Assault in the Second degree can be dropped given the fact pattern described. The short answer is yes. The long...

I agree with my colleagues. I would like to add that in the event you cannot afford an attorney, you should contact the Federal Defenders of New...

Dropping an order of protection when i turn eighteen?

You may want to contact the prosecutor who handled your case to see if they would consent to the modification of the order of protection. I don't...

Youthful offender adjudication DWI and second DWI charge in a different state?

A North Carolina criminal defense attorney is better suited to answer your question. If your second case was in NY, the YO adjudication would not...

I was at self checkout with a friend Nd I’ve never been in trouble in my life , my nursing career and job are in jeopardy due to

You need to consult an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. I assume you got a desk appearance ticket, so you don't have to go to...

How long do I have until I’m arrested subsequent to a criminal complaint filing?

You should contact a criminal attorney now for a consultation. Based on the very limited facts provided, a civil settlement with a payment plan may...

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