You would do two thirds of the sentence, which is 8 months, minus any time you already have in. The first day the cops slapped cuffs on you counts...

Can I still file charges after a year?

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Yes; you can still file charges a year later. In the course of an investigation, the prosecutor may ask you to...

Ask for weekends. If you have a job and income, you may want your lawyer to ask the DA for a fine instead of CS. Worst that can happen is DA says no.

Can I fly from New York to Washington state with a violation of parole warrant?

Probably, yes. You can be arrested anytime in NYS for violating your parole.

Last Friday my friend was late to Court and was issued a bench warrant. What's the best way to fix this?

It'll help if he has any kind of proof that he was there Friday. A printout from the court would be ideal but It could be anecdotal: what did judge...

I'm really worried and afraid.

Offers from the DA can get better at the 11th hour on the eve of trial. Good luck.

Can the courts prosecute me for oxycodone medicine on the aggregate weight charges? And not prove aggregate weight

The lab report has to show the weight of the substance charged as well as a positive test for the substance. For criminal possession of a...

Promoting prison contraband in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor in New York State. It is punishable by up to a year in jail. If your...