The arrest should not have any direct effect, however, you may have to report such to your employer and/or NYS, and/or same may be automatically...

Can parole violate me for AUO 3rd.?

The answer is yes. AUO is a misdemeanor and as such is a crime. You are charged with a crime and certainly criminal conduct if committed while in...

My son were caught leaving a store without paying for a gadget valued $ 8.00. Police came and summon him. does he need lawyer?

He will be, or already has been, charged with a crime. He needs a lawyer.

It starts whenever the judge says it starts. Some judges will say that the six month period starts when the community service is received by the...

If a Lawyer initially waives the right to a speedy trial, does he have to keep waiving it at every court appearance?

You should ask the lawyer. No one on AVVO knows what happened, or what periods of time were waiver.

You would need to overturn one or more of your old DWI judgments of conviction. Hire an attorney to explore this. Most will give free...

This is a ticket where an experienced lawyer has a good shot at getting it reduced to a non-moving, no-point (in NY) violation. Depending on the...

6 years is the proper probation term for that offense. 3 years is the max for most other misdemeanors (basically all non-sex crimes). Its...

How do I lower my level as a sex offender?

There is a petition that can be filed seeking this change, under the Corrections Law. You should hire a lawyer to do it for you. My office has...

Significance of police testimony at prelim?

Its hard to understand your situation based only on this post. A telephone call to a lawyer may help you. When you say "prelim", do you mean...