If a misdemeanor was pled down to a violation (that was then sealed), will my arrest records be available through the FBI?

Once the record is sealed, it is not supposed to show on a fingerprint check unless the orgination doing so is a police type organization. It will...

My girlfriend was just sentenced to 12 months for a federal crime. Can she serve half or all her sentenced in half way house?

Once a sentenced Federal prisoner has reached the 6 months to go period, they are likely to be transferred to a half-way house for the balance or...

What can happen if I request retrial, if appeal is not approved

If you are successful on appeal and the court finds that you should have been allowed to call this other witness, your case would be remanded for a...

District Attorney agrees to ROR Defendant in exchange for Defendant waives right to a speedy trial

It is not uncommon for the prosecution to agree to adjourn a matter in exchange for a speedy trial waiver. The waiver should be for a definite...

From bklyn.ny. can landlordmakeit ilegal for tenants to smoke pot in apartment by adding insertion notice in lease re. this.

Yes. In fact smoking cigarettes inside an apartment is illegal in NYC. More importantly, a Landlord may seek to curb even legal behavior inside...

If I get a lawyer, would I more likely get a ACD?

Yes. Only a lawyer can present your position in the best light. Perhaps he can even get the case dismissed.

I am not familiar with that statute. Try going online at NYC/corrections.

What happens if a criminal case is sealed?

Sealing does not prevent the defendant from discussing the matter. It only prevents the government from disclosing the matter to others.

Need answers for my husband 215.50 case plea deal of five months he rejected they going to trial on nov 6 what type of time can

If we are discussing one event, the sentences will run concurrently and he faces up tooneyear in jail.

I got caught shoplifting at H&M. Should I pay the civil demand?

You do not have to pay the civil demand. In the unlikely event that the stores attorney serves a summons and compplaint, you have a defense of...