This New York Times editorial says that the Brady rule does not apply during plea bargain negotiations. Are the editors wrong?

I haven't seen the article but if that's what it says, it's wrong. The prosecution has a continuing duty to turn over any information favorable to...

My wife was charged with Petit larceny.She has not priors. What should we expect?

There is a good chance of getting an ACD which ultimately will result in a sealed record. If she is a nurse, there will be State licensing and...

I was caught by shoplifting. What should i do with civil demand?

That is my experience, and appears to be the consensus view. Good luck. You got lucky no criminal charges were filed. Take the lesson to heart.

I was stopped by a p.o. that said I smell of weed asked to empty pockets found roach . charged 221.10

This is a B misdemeanor. You need a lawyer for this. Tell the judge you have no money for a lawyer. If you meet the indigence guidelines, the...

What the genitally for pimping a prostitute in NYC,

Promoting prostitution, either a misdemeanor felony depending on the facts alleged.

In my experience, this is not the way police usually conduct prostitution stings. If contacted by a detective, say nothing and consult a lawyer...

The person who gave you the drugs can be charged with sale of a controlled substance, even if no money (or other consideration) is involved. As...

If it's a determinate sentence of 3.5 years, you serve 6/7th of the time, which would be 3 years. There also has to be a period of post release...

What would be the proper vehicle , in criminal law , to have a felony expunged off of a persons record,?

Expungement does not currently exist in NY. 440 motions are governed by rules set forth in the statute. Grand jury minutes are normally sealed....

Failure to read rights only matters if you made an incriminating statement. DA could seek to reopen ACD. Even if they don't, your prior UPM will...