Is it grounds for dismissal?

I am assuming that this was in a CPL §180.80 context, where, in general, an indictment must be voted on within a fixed window of time or the...

My lawyer called the DA and she started to share with the DA the weakness of DA's case, but the DA said:

As others have said, this probably just means that the ADA will look at this information when he or she has time. If the next court date is weeks...

Do you think its better for a defense attorney to call the DA frequently or wait until the court appearance?

Attorneys that are too aggressive fishing for plea deals often get bad ones. Your attorney probably does not want to negotiate against him or...

In addition to what others have said, I have, on occasion, and with the right mitigating facts, had a DA agree to vacate an old conviction just...

Is it possible to have bogus DWAI expunged from record in NY state? High insurance rates, trouble getting hired, etc.

As others have said, there is no expungement in NYS. Also as indicated, you have not stated what happened in Court. However, keep in mind that...

I have a bench warrant. What will happen when I go to the courthouse without a lawyer?

This question is impossible to answer without some brief detains. Which Court is the bench warrant in? Has the case been completed and you just...

It is likely Canada would not permit you entry. I have a colleague who is both a US and Canadian lawyer who specializes in this issue, as well as...

If the Order of Protection (they are not called restraining orders in New York) requires him to stay away and have no contact with you, than you...

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This involves an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal where the Adjournment period has elapsed and the case was sealed.

As others have said, you need not worry about obtaining a Certificate of Relief simply because you have not been convicted of anything. Adding to...

What do I need for a restraining order?

In New York, it is called an Order of Protection. Generally, an OOP can be obtained in two places. You can go to Family Court and file a Petition...