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"A friend of mine was arrested for Shoplifting at a Rite Aide. He was just released from a Mental Hospital yesterday.
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Answered on November 18, 2015
There is not much you can do other be there to support your friend. Whether he has bail set as a condition of his release and if so, how much, is...
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How do you obtain an order of protection in NYC against an acquaintance who was not arrested for the continued harassment
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Answered on November 16, 2015
You get orders of protection either through Family Court or Criminal Court. If there is no recognizable family relationship, you would have to...
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If i was charged with a mIsdemeanor before and went to a program to get a disorderely conduct violation, can i still qualify for
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Answered on November 16, 2015
It's difficult, but possible, depending on many factors. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney familiar with the workings of the Bronx DA's...
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I was arrested for the 2nd time for Forcible Touching on the subway last week. I have registered in a program voluntarily>>
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Answered on November 15, 2015
Yes, the fact that you voluntarily entered the program helps, but I would not expect another violation offer, unless there are problems of proof...
Does pink ticket summons for unlawful possetion of marijuana violates 1 year of conditional discharge?
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Answered on November 15, 2015
Technically, yes, but if it's in NYC, it's unlikely the DA's Office will seek to reopen your case, unless is there some particular reason they have...
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Do i stay with public defender or go private?
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Answered on November 09, 2015
Sorry, only you can answer this question. All I can add is that under the law, if you can afford a lawyer, you must hire one. Public defenders are...
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Me and my friend were walking after we finished school. We ended up going into this place that was trespassing but the thing is
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Answered on November 09, 2015
Impossible to tell without knowing the specific charge. Trespass can either be a non-criminal infraction or a misdemeanor. Hire an attorney. You...
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Can I get this misdemeanor waived off my record ? If not I will lose my livelihood. I am 36 and a Finance professional.
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Answered on November 02, 2015
It's a misdemeanor. You may be able to get the charge reduced to a Non-criminal offense, or even dismissed. Hire an experienced criminal defense...
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CAN A 60 YR OLD LADY WHO IS CHRONICALLY ILL SUE THE NYPD FOR RAIDING HER HOUSE AND HER NAME WAS NOT ON WARRANT?
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Answered on November 02, 2015
She may have a claim. Consult a civil rights lawyer.
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Hi i am a repeat felony offender and have over 10 yrs out of the system have had same job for 11 yrs am i eligible to
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Answered on October 21, 2015
Unfortunately, there is currently no mechanism to do that under NY law.
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