What should I expect upon going to court for an unpaid open container ticket I received 5 years ago?

It shouldn't be too much of a problem, go to the clerk first thing when you get to court. You'll probably have to see a judge, but they may dismiss...

How do I go about getting my record expunged

NY does not expunge records, and if you case wasn't sealed when you were sentenced, it is unlikely that you can get it sealed now without doing a...

I have a petit larceny charge from 2005. I paid restitution and had probation. I applied for a job with the Dept.,of health.

It is always possible that a prior criminal conviction may hurt your chances of getting a job. Unfortunately, NY does not expunge records, so you...

Can she get criminal charges pressed against her?

It is possible that the DA will dismiss the case if she does not show up to court to testify at trial. You can try to press charges, but it is...

Will the court send any letter to my house?

I don't believe that they will be sending anything to your house, as long as you complete the community service and do not get arrested again for...

You absolutely need to have a lawyer on the case. With no prior record, you will probably avoid jail, but you still need a lawyer to get you the...

If the time is chargeable to the DA, then they have to release an incarcerated individual within 45 days if they don't indict or hold after a...

A violation is not a criminal offense, so as long as you've never been convicted of a crime, you can say "no".

What can I do to speed this up?

Don't just write a letter, call the DA's office to make sure that they know that you want him home and that you do not want a full order of...

The DA will not talk to you at all unless you decide to proceed without an attorney. It is not likely that the DA will even know anything about the...