You are a target. That means Uncle Sam wants you! Although prosecution may be avoided, it will only be avoided, or at least minimized, if you...

My 16 year daughter got caught stealing $70 worth of clothing from Urban Outfitters in NY. First Offense.

Your main cobncern should be the criminal case in NY if she was arrested. If she wasn't, I would not worry too much about it. They would have to...

While the case is pending, your arrest will show up on a fingerprint check. After its been finally dismissed, its supposed to be sealed and not...

Does he have a viable argument under Criminal Procedure Law 440 to vacate his manslaughter and weapons charge?

A 440.10 is based on certain specific allegations. If the witness changes her story and exonerates him, than you may have a basis providing the...

What is the outcome or penalty for being arrested for the first time for possession of marijuana, 221.10

It is a very minor charge and most likely can be negotiated to an ACD (dismissal) providing no prior problems and no aggravating circumstances.

Beating the charge means getting the charges dismissed or winning at trial. Without basic facts, there is no way of answering. Most cases of this...

What is the maximum sentence for a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree

The maximum is one year in jail. If you have no record and there are no aggravating circumstances, you probably won't get jail at all. A...

Penal Law Section 265.01 in Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree, a class "A" misdemeanor. The usual facts to support such a charge...

I am involved in mail fraud and credit card fraud I have no prior criminal record, what may be the punishment for this?

Your real exposure is under the Federal Mail/Wire Fraud statutes. You may see a 5 year term offered. You should immediately contact a skilled...

If you were fingerprinted, your prints are in the NYSIIS system and available for someone with access. Depending on who your prospective employer...