I took a plea deal for a for a PL 120.05 in New York. No priors. Awaiting sentencing.

Ok ...interesting question.. If you are sentenced to 5 years in NY state prison for an assault in the second degree then you must serve 4 years...

Is CPL 160.60 really effective if it has an incorrect cross-reference to CPL 160.50?

You have to understand that, in NY, there is no such thing as truly "sealed". The court will not give out information about a sealed case. Your...

How can I get my charge dismissed?

You could also bring charges against her for harassment 2nd. Charges are not first come first served....if the police do that then they could get...

Jail time for 2 class E felony

The max is for this is 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison. Mostlikely, with a good attorney, you can get the DA to offer a misdemeanor.

You violated section 1110a of the vehicle and traffic law. This charge can usually be pled down to a violation of section 1201a, parking on...

Can 2nd degree burglary be dropped to a lesser charge during an arrainment in county court? what do u think could happen?

The simple answer is that yes your charges can be lowered to a lower level after indictment. Your charges will be set by the grand jury. They...

I was charged with criminal possesion in the 5th degree,

It is NOT odd that the police did not charge everyone in the car. The car presumption does NOT apply to pot. This is a case I suggest your lawyer...

Can a Judges decision in family court be appealed?

You can appeal a family court judges order. In addition, you can ask for bail pending appeal so that your boyfriend is out of jail for the...

What warrants a police search of a vehicle that is parked up legally?

If the car is parked legally and there is no reasonable basis to search then they cant. The most common reasons approach the car are that the car...

My son was recently offered the MAX of 1 1/3-4 years. What WOULD BE the minimum time he will need to serve ?

Your question is one I hear very often. My understanding from your question is that the prosecutor is offering your son two consecutive sentences...