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My question is. Can Tops Refuse Restitution, to force a misdemeanor plea or conviction. Thank you for your time.

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

A merchant can refuse restitution but the DA can still offer an ACD.

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What kind of lawyer

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 17, 2016

As Mr. Fried suggested, a lawyer who knows the system might be able to assist, but this sounds like a criminal matter where the lawyer would be the...

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How long must one do?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

If a prisoner is sentenced to an exact number of months, like 24, he will max out after 6/7ths of that or about 20 months.

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What can we do

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

You could report the matter to the police and they might arrest her and charge her with sexual misconduct, but why would you want to ruin her life...

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Is blackmailing phone text message sufficient grounds for U viza?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

I do not know what a "U viza is. Threatening to call immigration unless you pay money would be blackmail.

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I am confused about "perjury" I understand the literal meaning but under 2 people fights simple situation

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

Perjury requires that the falsehood be material and be uttered under oath. Police reports do not qualify, as they are not sworn to.

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How long does one misdemeanor stay on record if it is only one

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

If you plead guilty to a misdemeanor in NYS, it stays on your record forever.....................

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Can one single indictment have two completely different offences on it?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

The attorney should make a motion to sever ......

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Can one single indictment contain two separate and unrelated offences on it?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

if both crimes involved the same incident, yes.

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How many years is he looking at serving in prison at this point?

Stephen's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

A "B" felony carries a maximum sentence of 8-25 years in prison.

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