Is the claimant not a party to the action?

By an adult over 18 years of age and not one of the participants in the matter.

I was arrested for petty larceny Wal-Mart, the total was $80 I have a rap sheet, can this charge be pled down

Any case can be pled down. You need to hire an experienced and caring criminal defense attorney who is willing to go to bat for you. Good Luck

You need to sit down with a criminal defense attorney and discuss the case. It would be helpful to have a copy of the criminal court complaint and...

What is the outcome or penalty for being arrested for the first time for possession of marijuana, 221.10

If this is your first arrest then you are likely to receive an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal which lasts one year. Good luck

Does he have a viable argument under Criminal Procedure Law 440 to vacate his manslaughter and weapons charge?

Your question can't be answered as there is no way to know all the issues based solely on your statement. Your statement does not take the place...

Can an employer ask an employee about sealed arrests in a questionnaire? ( case dismissed and sealed as per CPL 160.50)

The answer is "no". An employer cannot ask about sealed cases and should never learn of them

I'm 16, emancipated, and married; is there any chance that my 25-year-old husband could be prosecuted for statutory rape?

Where and how did you get married? If you are married you cannot be forced to testify against your husband & why would you think he would be...

What could happen?

You should continue in the program and ask the court, if a violation is filed, to mandate you to the program

Will Federal Court in New York offer bail for a person who has a charge for unauthorized use of a credit card?

Yes you are eligible for bail or release depending on the amount of theft from use of credit cards

Early sealing of ACOD

Once the judge granted your motion the case should be dismissed. To ensure that happened go to the clerks office & obtain a certificate of...