How many years can i face if I have 3 months left on a restraining order left, and have contact?

It sounds like you are being accused of a Misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 1 year in jail. The length of time remaining on the order of...

There is no statute of limitations for points, however the points remain on your license for 18 months from the date of the offense. If you are...

Shoplifting with Outright Dismissal, but DA asked to pay some amount to Store. Will that be admission of guilt?

If you take the ACD your case will be dismissed and sealed at the end of the ACD period. It sounds like the ADA is making restitution a condition...

In need of 440 filing documented and filed with the court. Is there a sub practice of criminal Lawyers that special in 440's ?

Succeeding on a 440 motion is a difficult task and won't result in dismissal of the case but will result in the re opening of the case. Your best...

Boyfriend got a DUI in NY how much will the tickets be ?

Your boyfriend needs to hire an experienced DWI/DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. The penalties for DWI are more serious than any other...

A false police report was made about me . what can I do ? I have video and a witness that the acusers lied.

You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. The sooner an attorney gets involved the better the chance you have avoiding arrest on a false...

A sufficient accusatory instrument is a non-waivable jurisdictional prerequisite to a criminal prosecution. What does that mean?

The short answer to your question is no. You can waive your right to an indictment but you must then be prosecuted by a Superior Court Information,...

On this site, some say dwai is a consider a crime and others say a traffic violaition. which is it in NY State?

This can be confusing for the following reason. Driving while ability impaired (1192.1) is a violation, however Driving while ability impaired by...

Is there a statue of limitations for a mistermeaner for a failure to appear in Nassau and Suffolk County in NY?

It sounds like you are asking if a warrant for a failure to appear will expire after a period of time. The answer is no, the warrant will stay open...

If I have a restraining order against me and my wife handles our car payments we are both on the loan, must she make payments

She does not have to make the payments, you should contact the bank and make sure the payments are being made to ensure your credit score is not...