To answer your question in reverse order, in this situation a parolee should definitely have an attoney. If he is charged with parole violation, it...

The answer ius that there is no definite time limit set forth in the Law. UNder general rules a Judge generally must answer a motion within 60...

Can I impeach a child witness of alleged sexual abuse by showing that the Child has previously engaged in sexual conduct?

With very circumscribed and limited exceptions, in NY, especially for a child, the answer is "No". Check further with your attorney on this....

Can probation department extend your term of probation without a court order?

In NY a p-robation officer has absolutely no power to modify, in any way, a Court's sentence. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction over sentencing,...

I was given youthful offender treatment over 10yrs ago i want to apply for the police in N.C do i have to say yes to any crimin

Youthful Offender is an adjudication of having commited acts if commited by and adult would be a crime. It is not a criminal conviction and your...

If you were 17 and the conviction was for DWI not Driving While Ability Impaired, as it should have been in most courts, you should have been...

In NY felonies and misdemeanors do not include certain acts you might have been charged with. So if you were not convicted of a felony or...

In New York, convictions generally do not show up until after sentence has been imposed. However, with an alleged promise to reduce to a...

How to seal my criminal record?

Section 240.20 of the New York Penal Law has various subdivisions but all are under the umbrella of Disorderly Conduct, which is an offense and...