In NYS, if an ACD is on the calendar and an arrest warrant is issued thereafter, does the court calendar change?

No, your case is on for dismissal as scheduled. If you violated the restraining order, you will be arrested on the new charge. There is really...

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I've been charged with criminal domestic violence charges. Do I need a DV lawyer or a Criminal Defense lawyer in AVVO?

You are charged with a crime. You need a criminal attorney, preferably one with NY County experience in DV cases.

What happens if I only completed 2 of my 3 days of community service?

You probably will not be sent to jail immediately and the Court will probably allow you one more chance. call your lawyer and arrange to get...

The provisions of your post release supervision were set by parole (not probation). They can be amended by parole. You can speak to your parole...

Can events after a reported assault be used to undermine the credibility of a prosecution witness?

The bias of a witness is relevent and therefor can be demonstrated by evidence of slurs etc whenever made.

Can the district attorney office resubmit to the grand jury without notifying me or my attorney, or allowing me to be present?

If your attorney had served notice of intent to testify for the first proceeding, the DA cannot re-present without notifying your atttorney to...

Can a defendant use crimes committed by the complainant against supporting witness to show bias of the supporting witness?

On cross examination, a witnesses background may be relevent in regard to their truthfullness.

What does the outlook on my case look like? Also, I have a court appointed lawyer

The first two charges you pled guilty to are "A" misdemeanors carrying a possible one year jail term. Assunming you pled down from more serious...

Is there a difference between a court ordered substance abuse evaluation and probation requiring an evaluation?

It seems a very large percentage of people sent to probation and drug programs have a medical need for certain drugs. Unless your doctor is very...

In 2008, I was arrested for a lie that could've been proven as such, but wasn't. How can I have this sealed?

According to your question, your case was dismissed, an ACD. If that is so, your case should have been sealed. As my colleague stated "Get...