A prison sentence is for a minimum of one year and one day, whereas a jail sentence cannot exceed one year. The average inmate gets 1/3 off for...

My understanding is that EBT benefits are to be used for the benefit of the EBT recipient. If you are purchasing food for his consumption and...

Unfair? Perhaps, but the only real issue is the legality of the seizure of the evidence. Your Uncle is charged with am A1 Felony which could put...

You are required to report the incident and if you do not, you will be violated.

The DA of Queens County should be contacted and the story told to one of her staff. If what you can say can be proved, there should have been an...

30.30 is in effect for all Penal Law violations including A misdemeanors. The issue will be when the clock starts. The prosecutor will argue that...

Yes. The result of the shot is not the only factor in determining intent. A person with bad aim can aim for the head and hit a shoulder, it would...

Cops do not handle forfeitures. Forfeitures only occur after proceedings have finished. Your friend either has not told you the whole story, or...

Assuming your story is believed, no jail, no arrest and no charges. Receipt if dirty money is not a crime.

Can my attorney waive my preliminary hearing without my knowledge and concent?

No. The attorney is required to obtain your consent.