I was charged with PL 221.10. in NYC Is it possible to have the charges completely dismissed? This is my first offense ever.

It's possible. Any meaningful assessment, however, requires retaining an experienced criminal defense lawyer. I would do that ASAP.

If I am convicted of a class E felony and I am a first offender and 18 years old, can I get it reduced to a misdemeanor?

You can do better than that. As an 18 year old with no prior convictions, you are eligible to be treated as a Youthful Offender meaning the record...

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I was arrested for shoplifting in june 2012 I went to court paid fine and did one day community service

You have given inaccurate information on your immigration application. You better send an amended form indicating that you were arrested but...

Is it hard to get shock incarceration?

First , you have to meet the eligibility requirements. If you do, it is easier if you can get the judge to recommend SHOCK as part of the sentence....

When asked to turn yourself in without a warrant-do you have to ?

Best way to handle this is retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer to negotiate for you.

Will my boy friend make it !?

Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP.

What exactly is double jeopardy, and is it still viable today?

This is a very complicated area of law and can not be answered simply in the abstract. Short answer is, yes, Double Jeopardy still exists, but...

Can a person who had you charged with larceny add charges later on after you have already been to court and sentenced on the cas

This is something you need to discuss with your lawyer. Usually, the amount of restitution is determined at the time the plea was negotiated, but...

Charged with petit larceny, received ACD. I need to obtain a record of what happened in court, proof that I received an ACD.

Go to the clerk's office. Ask for a certificate of disposition. Bring ID and $10 for the fee, unless you receive public assistance in which case...

Jail and restitution? These sentences seem counterproductive. By sentencing someone you make thier ability to find employment

There are many instances where both are appropriate, one high profile example being Bernard Madoff.