What is required to prosecute petty larceny? I was seen on a store video holding an item...putting it down...two days later

The Government must prove that you took the property without permission and with the intent to deprive the owner. It must be proved being a...

Judge is saying that the plea bargain I took is illegal, and the people should not have offered it to me? What to do now?

That is absurd. You already served the sentence and now the judge claims it is illegal? Have your attorney seek a dismissal, that is certainly...

Probation violation, what are my odds of going to jail?

It really depends on the judge. He could just warn you or jail you.

Is legal to arrest a 16 years old and take his fingerprint and give a summons to appear in the Criminal Court for fare evasion?

Every thing that they did wa legal. He should have gone the subway clerk and had them admit him.

I would call the clerks office of each court. Use the Internet to get the information.

Noise complaints are handled by 311, if at all. You could sue her, but doubt you will find that helpful.

I have a court date next week for shoplifting at Macy's.

One does not need to go to Copuirt because they received a letter. The police needed to make an arrest. If they did, you were either brought to...

How long does the da have to drop a secret inditment in n.y state

The DA has five years to announce ready for trial on a felony. If the events occurred after 2009, there is still time to prosecute.

Facility needs to set policy on "verbal vs written" consent

Verbal consent is garbage. get written consent. Refer to the AMA for further info.

How do I go about getting an ACD for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana? (21 years old, no previous offenses)

The easiest way to get an ACD is to go to Court and ask for it. You will probably get a lawyer appointed and if you refuse a violation, they will...