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Most of the time bench conferences are not on the record. That's why they are held at the bench and not put "on the record." the exception is...

If I took a plea bargin and the victim wants to go and say they lied and its been ten years could the charges be dropped?

Before the charges can get dropped the conviction needs to be set aside. Just because the victim is prepared to recant doesn't make it a slam dunk...

I was abuse at a department store and accused of shoplifting. How can I get a copy of video surveillance to proof my innocence .

We're you arrested? If there is a criminal case pending against you, your lawyer can subpoena the footage. If you want to pursue the store for a...

How can I overturn a rape in the second degree plea bargin?

Overturning or vacating a plea is a difficult process. You may have grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel. I suggest you retain an attorney...

Menacing 2nd, harassment 2nd, and stay away for 3 months..... had no priors...

No one can tell you what the punishment will be. Menacing in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. If convicted of that he can be sentenced...

My friend has been on the run from an 8 year probation sentence he wants to turn himself in but is scared on how much time they

He will be facing a violation of probation. Worst case scenario is that he could be resentenced to any lawful sentence for the offense tna he was...

What happen if i'm 19, and my girlfriend is 15? Can i get arrested?

Get arrested for what? If your talking about having sex the answer is yes. The age of consent in NY is 17. Under the age of 17 she cannot consent...

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What is the punisment for menacing in the 2nd, and harassment in the 2nd? plus there was a temporarly stay away order 3 months.

Menacing in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. If convicted of that he can be sentenced to up to a year in jail. Harassment in the second...

Can the store manager prosecute you for shoplifting if they didn't see you concealing the items?

Once you confess it can be used against you. The confession along with the fact that the items were found on your person concealed is what probably...

Our landlord is threatening eviction if we do not pay again monies he has already cashed in what are our options?

Sounds more like a landlord tenant issue than a crimi al matter. You can try contacting the police and seeing what the have to say. See if Legal...