Why does NY not get rid of the records even if found innocent? Why do they say its dismissed and sealed when it actually is not?

In New York, when a case is dismissed and sealed, the law requires that any record of a person's arrest be destroyed. If the nypd sent those...

DUI criminal record question..

What most likely occurred was that you plead to a two step type of plea deal. Where you plead guilty to a misdemeanor and a violation along with...

Can the police go to my spouses work for a bench warrant

Yes. If the police have a warrant to arrest him, they can do so anywhere. Even if they did not have a warrant they can still go to his job and...

In New Jersey, does a traffic stop officially end when the cop hands you your ticket and says have a nice night?

As my colleagues above have stated you did not provide enough information. Typically a traffic stop ends when a reasonable prison in your...

I'm 17 and I have a class B felony drug case going on and it's my first case, seeking good criminal defense representation

Hiring an experienced criminal attorney is very important. Depending on your criminal history an experienced attorney might be able to get you...

Aggravated DWI does carry with it a possible jail term but if you really do have a clean record it is highly unlikely that you will go to jail on...

Can a 41 year old male have sex with a 17 year old girl in the state of New York

Providing the girl does not have any mental issues, the legal answer is yes. The moral answer in my opinion is very different.

I got a ACD on my record for petit larceny and my case is not dismissed until December 2014. Can I get a job?

Your record will be sealed in December. Currently you do not have a conviction on your record. You have an open case which will show up on a...

Son has been charged with a felony class e (criminal mischief) can it be dropped to a misdameaner? DA of course wants 1 to 3 yea

As the attorneys above me stated, in order to be accepted in a program such as Drug Court you need to plead guilty first. Before you plea, the...

I received a summons for unlawful possesion of marijuana, what happens next. Will i do time? I am 19 years old and this is my

If this is truly your first arrest then your lawyer should make an application for a Marijuana ACD. This means that the case will be adjourned...