How long does a criminal appeal take in NY and is there any way to keep the person filing in county instead of being transfered?

An appeal can take a while (at times its over a year just for the filing of papers). I don't believe there is a way to keep the appellant in county...

Can i get discharge if my life is always on risk, while being on probation?

Is it trouble with gangs or you want to join the military? Make up your mind. Either way early termination is possible. But usually only considered...

How can i prove his address? Can a sex offender be around kids? Is the family wrong?

This is not something an attorney could/would answer on this site. if you feel a crime is being committed, or that someone might be in danger,...

Family Court NY

I suggest you get your son an attorney to defend against the charges. After reviewing all ofnthebfacts and circumstances the attorney would be in...

My son is in jail for a felony E, based on a girl who suppose to be a witness to what we do not know, but stated that my son put

Contrary to what many people may recognize, testimony is evidence. The prosecution doesn't necessarily need anything more than this girl's word as...

Is there a statute of limitation when a creditor can file a summons and complaint for a judgment for the outstanding debt?

If it is a credit card debt, the statute of limitations would be six years under NYS law. The courts in NY have recently decided that if the credit...

The age of consent in NY is 17. As such until you turn 17 you cannot consent to engage in any sexual activity even if you wanted to. Mistake as to...

How to fight shoplifting charge when I did not do it?

This that you were arrested means that you are now facing criminal prosecution. It's not a smart idea trying to navigate the criminal justice...

I failed a probation drug test. What is going to happen to me now?

I don't practice in your jurisdiction and I am not familiar with the "attitudes" toward offenders. Failing a drug test is cause for a violation to...

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Me and my friend got caught stealing from wal-mart.

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