What does the judge mean by he's sending my case over to the grand jury, pertaining to a misdemeanor charge?

It is possible that the prosecution has stated that they are considering a 170.20 motion which means that they are considering upgrading charges...

If i accept a plea bargin in wich case the charge gets dropped to a violation and i would have to stay out of trouble for 6 mon

Usually if there is a promise of a dismissal in six months the plea bargain being discussed an ACD. That stands for adjournment in contemplation of...

My Boyfriend has charge of possion of Controlled substance

Unfortunately there is very little you can do to get the case thrown out. This is something your boyfriend and his attorney will have to work on....

What is the procedure for appealing a misdemeonor case?

The first thing to do is file a notice of appeal as soon as possible. After that you must order the transcript to have it reviewed with the rest...

It sounds like you are facing a felony charge. In Queens cases stay in a pre-indictment part until there is a disposition which can be a...

When was I divorced and is it legal?

Your divorce becomes final when a judge has signed off on the judgement and the papers have been accepted by the clerk's office in the county where...

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I've been on trial for a 120.00 since febuary 2011 but the case keeps getting adjourned. how long can this go on?

I am guessing that you have not been "on trial" since February but are actually awaiting a trial. As others have stated, not all time between...

I have a NY State secret indictment for a state charge of "conspiracy to defraud a bank". How long will it stay in effect.

If you have been indicted then the case is open and you probably will not be able to wait it out. There are speedy trial provisions in the Criminal...

What is the statue of limitations (if any) and could it be eligible to be expunged?

New York does not allow criminal cases to be expunged. If you were formally charged with the criminal impersonation then the statute of...

If its my first alleged defense and i'm pleading guilty, how big of a possibility is for me to go to jail for trespassing?

If this is your first "offense" then jail time is highly unlikely. With any luck you might be able to get the case dismissed. Make sure you make...