My next court date is the 21st for discovery. Can I expect the actual sentencing to be the court date after that ?

There can't be any sentence unless you first either plead guilty or are convicted at trial, which requires proof of guilt beyond a reasonable...

You almost certainly won't get a criminal record From this, even through what you're charged with is a crime. You should get an acd-...

What is meant by possessing in open view

New York cos routinely charge the "b" misdemeanor of possession in own view, even When the marijuana was never in public view. However, it is...

Need help with my boyfriends case n wondering if I could get some legal advice and possible to hire on to the case

When it comes to a plea to a drug program, defendants usually sign away most of their legal rights. However, with strong advocacy by an attorney...

A child was given corporal punishment and as a result of the punishment the child died? What is the punishment for the murderer?

This is a matter that should not be discussed publicly over a website. If you have any interest in protecting the defendant, you should consult...

To my mind, the ACD is more advantageous, as it is not even a guilty plea to anything whatsoever- it is an adjournment, and then a dismissal. The...

I agree with the previous answer; however, you should be careful about making any statements (including on this website!) tying your boyfriend to...

My boyfriend is being charged with assault 3, he has never been convicted of a felony what is jail time if he gets convicted?

If it's a bench trial, it's probably been reduced to a "B" misdemeanor, which carries a maximum 90 days jail, but usually stands a greater chance...

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If my boyfriend was stopped by a detective and they found nothing on him can they still take him in?

If they had probable cause to arrest your boyfriend, then the answer is yes. Examples of probable cause are if a robbery victim picked his photo...

NYC disorderly conduct 1 year conditional discharge.

Sometimes getting the case recalendered and going before the judge with your enlister will do the trick. The difficult part is getting a court...