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What is the purpose /result of a Grand Jury Subpoena? Will the details of the investigation be shared with victim or not?
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Answered on February 06, 2015
The purpose of a Grand Jury subpoena is to get evidence, either in the form of testimony or documents. Under New York law a Grand Jury proceeding...
Why police/agency go for grand jury subpoena instead of arrest if there is evidence? Is it to make the conviction stronger?
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Answered on February 06, 2015
Even when the District Attorney's Office has copies of financial paperwork, they frequently open up a Grand Jury Investigation into the alleged...
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What category do I fall under with the new licensing law in affect in New York?
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Answered on February 06, 2015
Under the new New York license reapplication law:
Applicants with three or four alcohol/drugged-driving related convictions or incidents within...
Is an ACD offer from DA the best possible outcome for an Assault 3?
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Answered on February 06, 2015
An Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) is not a conviction and, upon dismissal, the arrest and prosecution are deemed a...
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Civil Rights Violation? 1983?
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Answered on February 05, 2015
To prevail in a claim under section 1983, the plaintiff must prove two points: 1) a person subjected the plaintiff to conduct that occurred under...
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How can I obtain the instructions given by the DA to the grand jury ?
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Answered on February 05, 2015
As a general matter, the instructions given by the Assistant District Attorney to the Grand Jury are secret and are not discoverable in a criminal...
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Accused of taking money because of poor record keeping and management. Offered a settlement, but it's now been denied. Options?
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Answered on February 05, 2015
Because of the amount of money you are alleged to have taken, the police and District Attorney's Office will be looking to investigate charges of...
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What's going to happen to me at court?
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Answered on February 05, 2015
It sounds like you have been charged with Petit Larceny (New York Penal Law section 155.25). Despite the officer telling you it is a "petty theft"...
Should I plead not guilty to 1144-AA ticket?
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Answered on February 05, 2015
You should plea not guilty. The local court will then send you a notice with a date to appear before the Judge and possible a special prosecutor,...
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I am currently indicted on some pretty serious violent charges I am debating on wether or not to take the case to trial or not
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Answered on January 22, 2015
Grand Jury Minutes and Police Reports (New York State Incident Reports, Case Reports, Blotters) are not covered under the discovery statute (CPL...