How does credited time serve work?

If the sentences are run concurrently, he will get credit provided the different jails are aware that he has served the time. If he gets State time...

Is it possible to have a felony conviction sealed ( wiped off your record ) after 20 years?

It's possible the record was sealed from view by the public, yet the court clerk would have access to it.

The remedy for a delay in arraignment is not dismissal, but release from jail, but since he's already in custody on another matter, that's really...

Fingerprinted and booked in criminal court for shoplifiting at 16. Will this show on background check?

You probably got an ACD which is not a conviction, but to be safe, go the court and check with the clerk. Bring ID.

There are many reasons the case might not yet show up in the public computer system run by the Office of Court Administration. Don't assume the...

What is the likelihood of being granted an ACOD?

ACOD is a realistic goal. An attorney from the Legal Aid Society will be assigned to represent you if you meet the indigence guidelines. You are...

A $10 shoplift will no doubt be an ACD, as the cops and others have advised you (I am not a believer in taking legal advice from cops especially...

What kind of lawyer do you need for being wrongly accused for stealing

It doesn't appear to me your friend has a basis to sue, but the right kind of attorney to consult is one who handles civil rights lawsuits.

How can I find a good criminal attorney who is willing to do pro bono in suffolk county ?

If you are indigent the Court will assign you an attorney through the Legal Aid Society or the County's Assigned Counsel Plan at no cost to you.

Penalties for armed robbery charges.

See my answer to your previous question: Max = 25 years, much less if Court grants him youthful offender status, but this will take some advocacy. ...