I have been charged with animal cruelty in the state of NY. My pet was found wandering around outside and looking emaciated

From what you describe you are being charged with a class A misdemeanor. This is a crime that can have some serious penalties including jail time...

Hi, I m Canadian, can i cross the US border with ACD pending (Adjuourment in contemplation of dismissal)?

An ACD shouldn't prevent you from being able to get into Canada (especially if you are a Canadian citizen), but check with an immigration attorney...

I'm in New York. I borrowed friends who has out of state plates and had a miner accident when the police came i was told the

The punishment can be a fine ranging from $150 to $1500 and up to 15 days in jail plus an additional $750 penalty. I highly doubt you would get...

Can we fired a court appointed lawyer for another one

When the government pays for it the government decides who the lawyer is. When you pay for it, you decide. If you can afford a lawyer and have a...

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PRO BONO LAWER TO PLEASE HELP US GET OUR CHILD OUT OF PRISON AND BACK HOME WE ARE POOR PLEASE HELP US ,

It's rare for criminal defense attorneys to take on criminal defense matters pro bono. This is in large part due to the fact that a defendant that...

My boyfriend is illegal.

Driving without a license or driving with a suspended license? Big difference, if he has a pending criminal matter he should have a criminal...

If someone is already incarcerated, is getting resentenced good thing ?

It depends on why it is that he is being resentenced. It could be a good thing but more information would be needed before an appropriate answer...

My cousin has an order of protection against him in ny. i am assuming it is for both the girlfriend and their children.

The order of protection is a court order and only a judge could modify or vacate it. Just because the girlfriend is letting him move in doesn't...

What are the step in which to get a lawyer?

You should get a lawyer to assist you in defending the criminal charges. It is never smart to try and navigate the criminal justice system alone....

It is a violation of the penal law not traffic law. The matter is usually sealed one year from the final disposition if convicted of this offense...