When I was 15 I committed a violet crime that was in 1978 and was tried as a juvenile and the record should be sealed.i am 52

Mr Sedlak provided you the guidelines. They are interpreted case by case. Discuss this issue with your attorney.

Is it possible to get ACD (adjournment in contemplation for dismissal) for a 16 year old, first offense, of vandalism?

An ACD is a reasonable outcome, but so would a outright dismissal. Assuming you are being charged with a misdemeanor, you are also YO eligible. ...

Real Estate Licensing Board : Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Me: Complicated criminal history.

If you have been arrested twice,and both cases resulted in dismissals, you have never been convicted of a crime.

What happen in the furure after receive an ACD? Can life go back to normal before the arrest?

Once a case has been dismissed and sealed, it's as if it never happened. Other than certain special agencies, i.e. FBI and NYPD, etc, the records...

Y O case law??

THERE IS NO REASON TO FIND CASE LAW, AS YO IS STATUTORY. JUST GOTO THE CPL

How much time can a person with a third degree burglary charge and a grand larceny in the second get if its their first offense.

Technically, a first time offender can do 15 years, but it is very unlikely. Most first time offenders have a shot at probation. Gender always...

Speeding ticket in Steuben county. speed 97/65. Section VTL1180 OD Not guilty plea accepted. I got appearance date Nov 2015

Definitely hire an attorney. In my experience, outside of NYC, speeding tickets often get plea bargained. A guilty plea will cause you huge...

I need a cheap lawyer

It would seem that 8 months for a first offense is a lot. Try using the AVVO pages to find a local attorney.

Is there a way to help with sexual misconduct charges?

Yes there are ways to help. His statement must be suppressed and she must get a lawyer to help. If his statement is suppressed, and she does not...

What's a legal court notification for accused's right to be present in court hearing? Phone? Visit? Letter? Email? SNS posting?

The normal notice is verbal, provided in Court prior to the matter being adjourned. Sometimes, attorneys are able to adjourn matters upon consent...

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