Can they put charges on me for trying to drop charges

They can’t bring charges against you for simply not wishing to move forward with the case. Just make sure that you don’t commit perjury and you...

If I have a subpoena do I have to show up to court?

Not obeying a valid subpoena that was served upon you appropriately can get you into trouble as contempt of court which could technically land you...

Assuming your brother gets convicted of the top count (either after a trial or by way of plea) the Assault in the First Degree is a class B felony...

Is it the same for a felony...when the outcome says adjudication withheld?

New York does not have “no contest” pleas. In the rarest of circumstances there might be an occasion where you might be able to enter into a plea...

In newburgh ny how can i sign a paper to drop the charges

In a misdemeanor case in New York the prosecutor would need your cooperation in signing the complaint or a corroborating affidavit to get the case...

How much time do you get if you get charged with possession in the 4th degree?

More information is required before someone can answer this question. Possession of what? Have you ever been in trouble before? I’ll presume your...

Will this report become police record against me?

The mere fact that someone made/filed a report against you with the police will for the most part not have an effect on you in any which way unless...

Trespassing

I agree with Ms. Mecklosky and would add that the six months she is referring to is what is legally known as an ACD. ACD is an acronym for...

NYS dropped a misd charge against me. Can they recharge me again some other time?

It depends on how or why it was dropped. Prejudice may have attached and so they might not be able to re-file against you.

If someone is on probation and gets arrested how much trouble

The ultimate punishment for violating probation would be a resentencing to up to the maximum time on the original charge that you pleaded guilty to...