Charged with Petit Larceny in NYS Today What am I looking at if I had a previous UNRELATED misdemeanor from many years ago

Based on your statements regarding your income stream, it would seem that you are eligible for a public defender. Make sure you show up to court...

Although you may have violated the terms of the ACD, it is highly unlikely the prosecutor's office will find out about the summons or do anything...

It is difficult to answer. You were probably charged with a misdemeanor or non-criminal violation. What is more important is the final disposition....

155.40 fc (grand larceny-1st c felony) whats the minimum sentence?

You mentioned a state charge but also said he is working with the Feds. There are rare circumstances where federal prosecutors will help defendants...

Waiting for discon to be sealed... If I return to job searching will something come up?

It all depends on what level of investigation is done by the entity looking. There is a public arrest record which can certainly be recovered if...

Bail out

It all depends on what time you are posting bail. There are shift changes every 8 hours and that can slow down the process. Riker's Island is a 24...

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What could happen to me after getting a pink summons for trespassing central park last night? Is asking for ACD a good idea?

You do not have to fix the pedigree information on the ticket, nor can you change the court location. The police officer should not be present on...

How long will 85% of 3 year sentence actually be in upstate NY??

If my math is correct it would be 30.6 months. His prior conviction probably bars him from most, if not all, early release programs. Only...

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Are the police allowed to use intimidation when detaining/making an arrest?

It is certainly not proper for any law enforcement official to step over the line. That does not mean that their actionsnwill make it any easier to...

Will i get arrested?

I agree with other counsel that it is a bad idea to post too much information on this site. Although Rockland county is a tough jurisdiction I...