In a robbery case the victim strongly wants to dismiss the case will him writing a note be same as a affidavit?

Yes, an affidavit is better, but much more important is meeting with the defendant's attorney and/ or he defense investigator prior to putting...

First, the defense lawyer will make a motion for the judge to review the transcript of the grand jury proceedings. If any impropriety is found,...

If someone took about $450 worth of technology from my car, then used said tech to buy more stuff, what can I do about it?

Other than filing a police report, making an insurance claim is about the only other thing.

I was charged with drinking in public . went to trial and lost.told to pay 300$ i dont have by tomorrow. what the worst outcom

A few days of jail is possible. Even if you can't come up with the whole amount, try to show up with something to show good faith.

Can you give me advice, and also help me get a pro bono lawyer for my sister? she has a public defender.

Keep in mind that if she asks the judge to assign her a different attorney, a) she might like the new attorney even less than her current one, and...

It is an offense, so you should answer, "yes". It is "safe" to apply for the N-400, in the sense that a conviction for disorderly conduct will not...

Buy and bust operation...

Yes, there are procedures and protocols that each police department follows, as well as forms that the officers are required to fill out. I'm not...

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Does having three misdemeanors all being dropped to disorderly conduct disqualify me for employment in emergency medical field?

The NYS Dept. of Health oversees applications for EMT and paramedic positions. I believe you will have to undergo a criminal background check. As...

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What if someone elses' package was sent to my house, my friends opened it, and then it was stolen by an unknown third party... A

Not if your defense is successful, but you certainly can be charged. Whether your proposed defense will fly depends on credibility of witnesses and...

Youre a defendent and you have eye witness & testimonial statements coming in for you...is that helpful for the defendent ?

Yes, but more facts are needed as well as an assessment of the witness' credibility to make a more accurate assessment.