How long can a case be closed to be reopen?

No one on AVVO can help you or even intelligently answer your question. The reason for this is this that you are using imprecise slang like "threw...

You don't need an attorney experienced with civil rights. This is not a civil rights issue. Instead, you simply need to hire a good criminal...

You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. You are throwing around terms out of context. A good criminal defense attorney will be...

Statutes of Limitations concern the time period within which a case must be started. It has no applicability to the time period from start to...

Can I request a judge to sentence me pro se without an attorney present?

The attorney is not permitted to just bail on you. He or she needs to show up. The attorney is permitted to seek an order from the judge...

I was sentenced 12 years ago for violation of probation I cashed stolen checks under $1000 sentenced 9 months

Go to the Court that sentenced you and ask for something called a certificate of disposition. Have some cash with you because you may be charged a...

Will I receive a criminal record for possession of under 3 grams of marajuana? What will happen to me?

The law is the same on this issue both in and out of NYC. The only things that may differ are policy choices made by the police and/or DA in terms...

What can I do if I can't get a statement saying that charges were not filed against me for my green card interview?

What you need to do is go to (or contact) the local criminal court that covers the geographic area where the store is located and ask the Court...

Punishment for illegal spying a small price to pay to gather evidence to win case?

In addition to what others have said, you may have also committed a felony when you recorded the conversation. If the person doing the recording...

There is a new law in NY, but it will only accomplish some of what you are seeking. It will not, for example, expunge the conviction. The...