Friends stole laptop and refuse to give it back. They are showing a lot of people my personal files. What should i do?

Learn what the difference is between friends and fiends and call the police.

Is there a way I can get this to not show up on my record?

If you do not plead guilty, the case will eventually be dismissed. If you are impatient, you can probably get an ACD which ends up as a dismissal...

I believe his early release date to the halfway house is at 41 months, but depending on his place of incarceration and his release program, it...

What can I, myself do to help my situation

Private attorneys charge fees which range from as low as $100 /hr to $1000/hr. Or more. You have to go looking and hope that you can find a match.

Is it a felony to not repay a payday loan

Absolutely not a felony or any other crime. Beware of fraudulent telephone soliciting. If they contact you again, ask for something in writing,...

Is it still a crime if you get paid back what was stolen from you?

The legal answer is yes.... The practical answer I shall not furnish at your request.

Is a search warrant necessary to enter a persons private property to obtain evidence in a criminal case?

Normally, a search warrant would be required. I must assume that there were exigent circumstances if the police entered the bedroom of defendant's...

This is a question better addressed to a Family Court practitioner, but I believe that your persona, although very important, will not be so...

Is there any way to be relieved of my SORA registration obligation?

Were you advised in 2006 that the conviction carried a mandatory registration requirement? If so, its a bit late. You can seek to have your...

The new Court will perform a record check and find your current ACD. There will be two effects, firstly the new case will be treated more...