My son was caught shoplifting?

He got lucky. He was not arrested so he will not get a record. Expect a demand letter from the store's attorney seeking well in excess of what he...

Are district attorney always busy with bigger cases??

Relax. There are about 300 ADA's in the Manhattan office. If one of them is dealing with yoour petty case, he probably does not have "big" cases...

MY HUSBAND IS WRONGFULLY ACCUSED OF A MURDER HE DID NOT COMMIT.

Is he wrongfully accused, or has he been wrongfully convicted? If his case is still before the Courts he is entitled to a free attorney if he...

Will I go to jail on a first offense burglary charge

It would be the exception to the rule, but not beyond possibility. If you have a good lawyer, why do you seek advice here?

Can parole violate you for smoking on subway platform.

Your conditions would be violated if you commit an offense. Smoking on MTA or NYCTA properties is illegal. Missing a job interview is also a...

Who can press charges in a case involving "statutory rape" for minor who is now a legal adult?

The only one who can press charges is the DA. The statute of limitations on a felony is five years. If less than five years has elapsed since the...

I have a sexual misconduct and im register as a sex offender level 1

If you wish to drop the charges you should be able to.

I'm 26 and I had sex with a 17yo. Am I In trouble?

Its not too late. 17 is the age of consent in NY

Im a register sex offender for 20 year at the state of new york

Mr. Conway's answer is very complete. From my experience, the Court does not shorten the time.

It should not matter. What does your attorney say?