Assault first-degree, robbery first-degree, both class B felonies, and criminal possession of a weapon second-degree, a class C

The speedy trial in New York from arraignment to trial is 180 days. How the Criminal Procedure Law calculates this 6 month period is very different...

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Are you certain your case was dismissed by the DA and it’s not in warrant status? Only way I know the DA is able to dismiss the case due to...

This is an excellent legal question! New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law, defines a motor vehicle as "every vehicle operated or driven upon a public...

Is it legal for your parole to be higher than your actual prison sentence? Ex: 4 years in jail and 5 years parole.

Yes, pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law 70.45, post release on felony matters is 5 years with some exceptions - ie sex crimes.

Do I have to register as a sex offender in New York State?

You should schedule a consultation with an attorney to go over the facts of your Florida case. General rule: New York’s SORA requires a person to...

Should you pay taxes on money earned from selling drugs?

This is actually a very common question. Consult a criminal defense lawyer prior to meeting with your accountant.

Shock incarceration camps new York 2020?

The attorney may want to ask the judge at sentencing to order Shock. Otherwise, your friend will have to wait to apply for Shock until the start of...

Charge pled to versus charge at end of sentence

In the state of New York, you can’t change the charge and the agreed upon sentence at sentencing. Unlike the federal system, the PSI report in...

I have MAKING meth in the 3td I don't want to go to prison what can I say or do?

Speak to your attorney or consult another lawyer if you are dissatisfied with your current representation. It is very hard to guide you without...

Can you get arrested for driving someone elses car and they have there controlled substance perscibtion in there?

A person can be arrested for the contents of the car, even if the car is not registered to them under the theory of “constructive possession.”...