Does a minor have sign a paper waiving his right to an attorney before he can discuss a plea bargain in justice court with DA?

You never have to sign away your rights to an attorney but the DA can say s/he won't talk to your son unless he does. I would advise against it and...

Got caught shoplifting when i was 16, paid civil demand. will it appear on my record?

If you weren't arrested then you weren't prosecuted and certainly not convicted. As such you wouldn't have any criminal record and it wouldn't show...

If the Police weren't called and you weren't arrested or receive a court appearance/summons it isn't likely that you will be prosecuted. You may...

I have been convicted of a class c felony in NY but I reside in GA. Which state will be responsible for sentencing?

The New York court will sentence you.

I was arrested for falsifying business records at my store but its my first time being arrested and am i going to jail

First of all stop making admissions online or anywhere else for that matter. It will be used against you if obtained by the prosecution. Second of...

What is the new York state equivalent of a federal 5k1?

It isn't a question of there being an equivilant. You may even be better off in a state prosecution than in a federal one. In the federal system...

Once a person takes a plea for 15 years is it set in stone?

The answer is yes unless someone moves to vacate and withdraw the plea. Thisis a very difficult process and if it's the defendant that is seeking...

I don't think you would be able to prevail and it would be an exercise in futility even if you would be able to move forward.

What happens at FIRST HEARING?

Don't confuse hearings with court appearances. At the hearings the court hears testimony and arguments and then decides what, if any, evidence or...

Disorderly Conduct (240.20) and Public Housing

You can say that you were never convicted of a crime but if they ask if you were ever arrested you will have to say...