Can grand jury indictment get canceled if 1 of the members knew defendant before serving

The identity of grand jurors are not generally shared with defendants. An application would need to be made to confirm that the grand juror was...

Trademark and counterfeit 1st offense. What is the penalty.

You should seek the asssistance of an experienced attorney. If you were indicted for a misdemeanor it indicates that the grand jury declined to...

18b refers to a section of County Law which provides for assignment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant. In most counties a public...

My grandson was jailed for outstanding warrants. He paid the fine and spent 30+ days in jail. Told him to return in Dec. 18th

Your grandson can call the Court to obtain an explanation of the balance due for his fine and surcharge. It is possible that some restitution was...

I'm 18 year old college student(drug possession charges) and don't have money for a lawyer. Am I entitled to a free one in NY?

If you are 18 you should request a screening for assigned counsel. If your case is in Orange County, call the clerk of the court in which you were...

Can my 19 year old son get a public defender for his drug arrest?

The Orange County Legal Aid Society has an intake process which is easily completed. Call the court clerk in the court where you son's arrest took...

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I'm on probation for 5 years with a e felony, I just got arrested today bit I didn't do it. Its for Petit larceny

You should advise your probation officer of your police contact. You should also speak with the attorney who obtained the probation disposition...

In Ulster and surrounding counties a first offense with a BAC of below 1.0 will ususally result in an offer of a reduced plea to DWAI which is a...

Fiancee is charged originally with rape in 2nd degree and other party recanted her story but her lawyer thinks it happened.

There is a growing evidence that under a variety of circumstances people will falsely confess to very serious crimes they did not commit. ...

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Is there a ny state course that can be taken for petty theft??

Some prosecutor's offices will condition a reduction of a petit larceny charge upon completion of the "shop-lifters course". There are a few ...