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I just want to know if the judge could send me back to jail tomorrow without a trial since I am out on bail?
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Answered on June 14, 2015
Of course the judge CAN send you back to jail, but why would he? If there have been no change in circumstances and you have not been arrested for...
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Accused doesn't take plea offer in a DV case and wants a trial, how long the 'waiting game' of court appearances can continue?
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Answered on June 13, 2015
If the delay is entirely chargeable to the People, your attorney should file a 30.30 motion. I doubt that is the case as the People usually answer...
Is there a deadline to bring a case to the grand jury on felony case?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
The only time limitations are contaned in the speedy trial statute (Section 30.30 CPL) which requires the People to be ready for trial within 6...
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What are the penalties if a CPA refuses to cooperate with an ethics complaint?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
Nobody is required by law to ccoperate with the authorities. Some may be forced to by union rules or face suspension, and others may have...
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Have you been Summoned ,arrested,or indicted in connection with any criminal matter which is still pending in court?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
I think you better disclose it. Although technically, a matter is over when sentence is imposed, the conditional discharge, like probation, keeps...
Will a UPM in NY show up on a background check? Also, I was given a 6 month ACD. I'm a coach and have to run yearly background
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Answered on June 12, 2015
Once the case gets dismissed, it should not show up because it has been sealed. Government agencies, i.e. police, can still access the data.
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I was charged with Petty larceny this is my first offense and with my job I can not have a criminal history what should I do?
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Answered on June 12, 2015
You are charged with an A misdemeanor which carries a possible jail sentence. In NYC, we can usually expect an ACD or even a dismissal for first...
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Does an arrest warrant ever expired?
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Answered on June 11, 2015
If he was arrested and a warrant was discovered, he would have been held on the warrant. I suggest he retain private counsel ASAP.
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I have community service coming up soon, but still don't have photo ID. This is the 3rd time this has happened. What can I do?
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Answered on June 11, 2015
I would make sure that I discussed the issues with my attorney in advance of your next court date. Nobody wants to send non violent defendants to...
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Age of consent...
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Answered on June 10, 2015
Both are committing a crime. Either or both could be prosecuted.
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