What happens when a 16 year old is caught shoplifting?

If they got their merchandise back then you don’t have to pay them anything AT ALL and they are simply trying to intimidate you into paying them...

My boyfriend got charged with a possession of a loaded gun that was stolen how long would he expect to stay?

The possible charges will include at the very least Criminal Possession of a Weapon as a class C felony and if he had the gun on him while he was...

Being sued by 2 plaintiffs in NY civil-- 1 is a person, the other is his 501(c)(3). Summons & Notice were filed pro se. Legal?

A corporation must indeed be represented by an attorney in the New York State courts as well (this would include local civil courts). The failure...

Can anybody provide me with a sample demand letter in a strong tone?

Please be advised that judgment in the amount of ________ has been entered against you on __________. Unless prompt arrangements are made for...

A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree when he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building or upon real...

My husband has been arrested for a warrent that was issued in 2001 he violated probation . it was a youth offender case

In general when someone is accused of violating probation s/he is entitled to a hearing to determine whether or not the probation has in face been...

After how much time does a successful motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds seem inevitable?

I don’t know if your case is a felony or a misdemeanor but 30 months does seem like a long time. On a felony charge the DA must be ready within (a...

2nd offense, Criminal Possession of Marijuana in NY. 221.10

221.10 is a class B Misdemeanor – a crime for which a sentence of up to three months in jail may be imposed. I don’t believe that you will be...

I was given an ACD for petty larceny once before and have now been arrested for petty larceny again. What will happen tome

Petit Larceny is a misdemeanor – crime for which the punishment is up to one year in jail if convicted. That is the worst case scenario. However,...

Im a first time offender and im being charged with theft by unlawful taking . 2C;20-3A. what actions am i facing.?

More information is required to properly answer your question. What you are facing is largely determined by what degree offense it is. The degree...