I recently had been arrested for a 2nd time for forcible touching. I heard that the DA is seeking for 2 to 5 years prison time.
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Answered on November 21, 2015
You seriously have to sit down with your attorney to discuss this situation. If you are innocent, you should not be writing about deals or...
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In New York what ages in the criminal court are you a youth so anything wont go on your records?
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Answered on November 21, 2015
In NY, a 16 year old is an adult for the purpose of criminal convictions. However, even though arrested and charged as an adult, a defendant under...
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What's the possible outcome for a person arrested for criminal poss of Stolen property when the person was unaware it was stolen
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Answered on November 21, 2015
There is no crime in NY called "Association with Stolen Property". The crime is Possession and the DA must prove that he knew ( or should have...
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Anything that can make this a bad citizens arrest?
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Answered on November 21, 2015
If you are being prosecuted by the DA, these are questions your lawyer should be answering or addressing.
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I was depending on some witnesses and their accounts in my criminal case, but now they see to be avoiding me all of a sudden.
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Answered on November 21, 2015
People are hesitant to get involved in anyone's trouble. They particularly do not like being cross examned by a DA on the witness stand. They...
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When I am wronged by false arrest, false imprisonment, unjust handling, it's illegal, right? They should be stopped & punished?
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Answered on November 20, 2015
Yes, a violation of your rights should be punished and is illegal.
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I read a news article that someone killed a cop in self defense but was found innocent. Is self defense against cop legal? When?
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Answered on November 20, 2015
Self defense is self defense. If a cop is threatening to kill you or your family, you can defend their right to live.
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Can I as a roommate of someone on probation be asked to take a drug screen
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Answered on November 20, 2015
You can be asked and you can decline. If the probation officer believes you to be a drug user, he can direct her to live elsewhere without you. ...
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How can I find out if I have warrants without going to court house, do fraud Warrants go with you from state to state
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Answered on November 20, 2015
There are two kinds of warrants, neither of which are commonly available to a layperson, and both of which are issued by Courts.
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Could someone explain the September 2015 amendments to N.Y. PEN. LAW. 70.02 in laymans terms?
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Answered on November 20, 2015
I do not have the penal law with me, but changes to the law should never be retroactive.
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