Of course the DA can offer a lower charge such as petit larceny or a violation. The previous attorney is right that this charge carries a sentence...

Arrested for petty theft. This is my first time arrested. What could i get when i go back to court?

If you are charged with Petit Larceny you are facing up to one year in jail. Normally in NYC a first arrest for this type of charge is ACD.

How do i overturn a felony assault conviction

I am sorry but the information that you provided is at best incomplete. If the witnesses and evidence were not produced how were you convicted? ...

Will i be seeing jail time and or losing my financial aid? unlawful possession of marijuana 3rd offense

Well, the good news is that this is only your second pot arrest per the statute. Remember that your second arrest was pled to dis con not a UPM. ...

Will H.R. 5492 or Expungement in NYS become reality? Which will come first?

Your guess is as good as anyone elses. The HR 5492 version would only be federal not state though. I have not heard of any bill in our state...

You are correct that both charges can be brought against your son. The reason for this is the simple trespass is a lessor included offense of...

Statutory Rape or Not?

This is a tricky subject. Your boyfriend could NOT be charged with a felony for having sex with you. The problem is that he COULD be charged with...

I was arrested for petit larceny in NY for stealing three items totaling 9 dollars. What should i do to minimize the sentence?

Listen, I disagree with the attorney before me. I would not hire a private attorney for this one. Stealing 9 dollars in NYC is not a big deal for...

If i get arrested for reckless endangerment and possein of a assault rifle but they found nuthing on me how much time can i get?

I think you would have a pretty good defense considering they never found the gun. If the gun was not used in a robbery or something like that...

Will parents have a legitimate case against me if they call the police on me to report me as a runaway if im going to college?

If you are under the age of 18 then your parents can file for a PINS against you.