If a judgment is entered in New York without due service of process then what?

There are a number of issues you should best address with an attorney in your area. If the judgment was obtained on default or was it granted by...

What's my fate .? Caught shoplifting and possession of burglary tools.

Would need additional information to comment on the burglar tools charge. Your criminal history will likely drive the possible disposition of your...

How long does it stay on my record

A felony conviction will remain on your record permanently.

Can you appeal post release supervision amount?

For certain violent sex offenses there is a minimum 10 year period of PRS up to a maximum of 25 years pursuant to either section 70.04 (second...

So I got a call from my loved announcing that his 440.10 was granted, can someone please tell me what that means

A CPL 440.10 motion is a post conviction application to vacate the judgment of conviction. In some cases the Court will grant a hearing on issues...

The felony of promoting prison contraband in the 1st degree is a D Felony. P:205.25; There is a lesser misdemeanor charge which involves a non...

How do I get a public defender?

The court should provide you with contact information for the Legal Aid or Public Defender Office in your area. They will have a financial...

If you do not have amount needed to be paid for a misdemeanor until the due date, can you ask for more time?

Ususally if someone has made an effort to comply, additional time can be obtained. However if your friend represented to the Judge that he/she...

I need to know what his rights are to file a motion to suppress his statment that he said at a minor 16??

You don't provide sufficient information for a proper answer, however there may be reasons to vacate a conviction but not because a 16 year old was...

Appeal a Judge Order

You generally have 30 dlays to file a notice of appeal from a decision or order. Some interloculory orders are not subject to appeal. The 30 days...