If you show up on the date in question, there is a good chance that you will receive an ACD. ACD stands for adjournment in contemplation of...

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What is going to happen tomorrow at the court hearing that I have, and can I request to be removed from the system?

You need to have a letter that shows that the insurance was in effect on the day of the stop. There is certainly nothing to worry about. Either an...

Withdrawal of a guilty plea on a dvm charge prior to sentencing....

You always have a right to make a motion to set aside the plea, but it is an uphill battle. During the plea, most judges are very careful to ask...

How do I file a motion for a speedy trial on a felony charge in New york state?

Mr Lieberman has given you could insight. You can go to the court, examine the file and check every adjjournment. You can also ask the attorney for...

I have bench warrant from '08 and paid dmv fee's and my license was valid but did not return to court and i was living in RI

You should return on the warrants as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the bigger the problem. Put together money for bail, decide on whether...

How can I file for divorce in NYC if I don't live in the US?

In the eyes of New York you are still married. An annulment can be granted when there is fraud in the inducement. An attorney can process the...

I've been given assigned counsel instead of PD for a Burglary 3rd charge. Is this good or bad?

The issue is not public defender verse assigned counsel. What is important I'd the quality of the attorney and the interpersonal relationship the...

Was offered a disorderly conduct charge.. Will it automatically seal after one year or can the convicting court keep it opened

Normally a disorderly conduct conviction is sealed unless the defendant is required to waive sealing.

Speedy trial clock

Under rule 30.30, the people have 90 days of chargeable time to be ready for trial. Certain time periods are excludable. Your lawyer should be able...

If someone is testifying at a trial and states they committed a crime during cross examination can we pursue charges???

The defendant who was wrongly convicted cannot bring criminal charges against someone who has not committed a crime against them. That would be a...