How can I help my spouse?

If you have any information that is helpful to your spouse’s case, you should speak to his attorney.

Does she have a choice ?

Please clarify your question. You can’t be charged with endangering the welfare of a child for your 15 year old cousin unless you did something...

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What is the min and max length of time someone can service for class A misdemeanor for petty larceny ?

A petit larceny is a class ‘A’ misdemeanor that carries a sentence of up to 1 year in jail. Oftentimes, these cases can be resolved with a...

Can the offense of the arrest differ from the charge after trial?

Yes, the district attorney’s office can prosecute you for a different crime than the ones you were arrested for. If you have specific questions...

Can I visit my husband who is currently in jail?

You should contact the jail to find out.

If police during a check found 100 Fake money in my pocket that i didn't use , can they charge me ?

For all charges relating to Criminal Possession of a forged instrument (A Misdemeanor; D felony and C felony) require that the individual...

What would be the sentence for stealing$30 worth of merchandise from Walmart?

Anything ranging from a dismissal to a year in jail. depends on the individual’s record and strength of the evidence.

They have six months from arraignment. Longer if your attorney gave them a waiver of speedy trial time.

Can DA charge me more than what is on the complaint document in Federal Court? what is the risk of reopening the case

Both state and federal prosecutors are able to go into the grand jury again and obtain what is known as a superseding indictment, which may include...

Why would the police ask an informant to have a DNA swab done,was told they needed it because a old charge calls for it.?

Since 2012, convictions of most Penal Law misdemeanors require a DNA swab. Attempted Endangerment of a Child is a class B misdemeanor. Judge...