What will most likely happen?

More facts are needed, but, as a general rule, first offense, 17, they are eligible to be sentenced as "youthful offenders, " meaning they could...

I received a 19-176(c) summons due to reckless bicycle operation. Since it is considered a misdemeanor, will it go on my record?

If you were fingerprinted, it will show. Hire an attorney and try to get the charges dropped to an infraction or an ACD, something that will not...

I have a shoplifting crime stole$19 from a rite aid..........I was arrested and released a few hrs later

Court will assign you an attorney if you are indigent. Not sure of local practice but you may have to show proof of indigence to qualify.

Accused of shoplifting in Century 21, no police or finger print involved

If you were not arrested, it won't affect anything. If you get a letter demanding payment, don't pay it. You would be wise to invest in a...

This is a very tricky area and the answer would depend on the exact facts as they come out at trial. Generally, NY law prohibits the use of...

IS DISORDERLY CONDUCT AN OFFENSE

Disorderly Conduct is an offense.

Criminal records

I believe you would either contact the DA's Office or do a Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) request to the police headquarters (if NYC, One Police...

What happens when the lower court agrees to an appeal.

Lower courts don't usually hear appeals. You may be thinking of a motion brought pursuant to CPL 440. If such a motion is brought, the lower...

Would 221.05 NY Penal law possession of marijuana count as misdemeanor charge during an immigration interview?

221.05 is a violation under NY State law, but for immigration purposes, federal law is dispositive. One conviction for simple possession of 25...

Trial in NYC 3

The most important one is the undercover officer's buy report, another useful one is the "tac plan."

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