Is there a way to find out with certainty whether any charges have been pressed against me in NY before traveling to the US?

With more information, someone who knows what they are doing - an attorney, a private investigator, or someone with law enforcement contacts, could...

Final Civil recovery letter.. What to expect next if not paid?

Next step is for them to serve you with a summons and complaint but they won't. It's just not worth their time and expense.

Convicted means either pleading guilty or being found guilty after a trial. For certain purposes, the conviction may not go into effect until you...

Can i get community services and a acd without proof that i was at the crime??

You had a right to go to trial but by accepting the ACD you gave that up.

I was trespassing along a railroad. The officer didn't give us anything, but took down my information. Will I get a misdemeanor?

Probably not. If you were going to get a ticket, it would have been issued right then and there.

I pleaded guilty petie larceny I stole over $ 116 in cosmetics , this my first offense Is there any chance of jail time ?im17

I doubt you pleaded guilty without a lawyer. Make sure you have all your questions answered by your lawyer before you do anything.

Petit Larceny case sealing in NY state

The fact of the arrest can never be "erased." The court should have ordered that the record be "sealed." The prints are supposed to be destroyed or...

It depends which agency is doing the background check, but yes, there is a good chance it will come up. The State sealing provisions are really...

Do I need a criminal attorney present to turn myself in for a warrant?

It really depends but you are asking lawyers. In my opinion, yes, you need a lawyer.

If you killed your GF's parents because they broke into your house to yell at you and tell you off, can you be convicted?

Yes, you can. Terrible idea. Don't do it.