How many months does a person do in N.Y. on a violent flat 5 ?

The person can get out in 6/7ths of the time imposed. In other words, she could be released after approximately 51 months.

How much time is she facing

It will depend on what grade of crime she plead guilty to. If she plead to a crime which had a possible jail sentence of 15 years, than she faces...

Looking for advice on charges?

Hard to second-guess without being there. If you have any doubt, hire a private attorney

Try for an outright dismissal. If your friends will back up your story, the DA may concede.

What kind of punishment is he looking at?

Up to a year in Jail.............................................

It is normal to dismiss the lesser charges. Trust your attorney or hire a new one.

Brother got charged with possession of marijuana felony class D . First offense ever and it was found inside of his dorm room?

It is rare in NY State that a first time offender goes to prison for possession of marijuana.

Can I still report sexual abuse a few years later?

Your post says little while implying less. This "sexual abuse", what was it? Why did you feel you had to make "amends" for the first time? The...

Will I be charged with domestic violence if I assaulted a sibling but we live in two different households ?

Domestic Violence is not a crime, it is a label which may or may not be applied to your case which is probably an assault.

WWhat is projected realese date mean?

What is your question? Its says the same thing as you thought?