Do I get a document or any paperwork after my case is dismissed?

The case may not have been dismissed on the spot, because an ACD for a petit larceny usually has a 6 month adjournment, during which you need to...

How long does it take to get a PD?

Only the court can assign the public defender to represent him, and if he turned down being assigned a public defender on his first court date,...

Can a charge like 155.25 petit lacerny can change for violation?

The original arrest charge cannot be changed, but if you were given an ACD, it probably won't show up on a background check.

Do i need a lawyer if i get caught smoking in public?

You should try to get an attorney immediately, a good attorney will probably be able to get the case dismissed and sealed if you are only charged...

I need advice regarding a criminal case!

You will need to speak to the district attorney's office to make your wishes known the them. Assuming that you do not want an order of protection,...

How about if you were locked up for something else and then find out that you have a warrant for not attending community service

It depends on where the warrant is from. The jail might hold you on it and produce you in the court where the warrant was issued.

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Court clerk submitted my DWI conviction 6 years 10 months 15 days after my conviction. Now I'm serving another suspension.

Speak with an attorney in the town in which the court is located. They may be able to speak with the clerk and the judge about the paperwork that...

If your probation prohibits alcohol consumption, then you could face a possible violation. However, if this is the first time this has happened,...

What are my chances of going to jail for a $25 petit larceny? I have a bit of a record. I'm in NY.

Jail is possible because of your record, but an attorney may be able to convince the court that it is not warranted because of the circumstances...

If the case is dismissed and sealed, then they probably won't ask you about it. To be safe, you should carry a certificate of disposition, which...