Suffolk mall friend was alledged to have shoplifted 4oo dollars of some clothing

There are a great deal of questions that would need to be answered; is this the persons first arrest, etc. But yes these types of cases can be pled...

What if a defendant does not sign the court order of protection ? Instead the defendant write " Not able to sign he writes"

The only signature that matters is the judge. So long as the defendant was advised of the order and to stay away it is still in effect and...

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If you have committed larceny for a sum greater than $20,000.00 and received probation, is a felony reduction possible?

With a clean criminal record a reduction is definatley possible but more information would be needed. The fact that the money was paid back is a...

Can you use your phone from jail ?

As my colleagues have pointed out no personal cell phones are allowed in the jails on Long Island or Rikers Island. In fact it could be considered...

I hav dwi arrest but i dont believe the score is accurate, are there flaws in the test? Hve any atty found that to be?

Although the courts have ruled that the instruments used by the police are scientifically reliable the prosecution would have to prove that the...

During what stage of a criminal case is a plea bargain offered?

It cannot be offered until at or after the Arraingment. It can be offered at any court appearance thereafter and even on the trial date. But you...

It means there was a court appearance. That the case was adjourned (i.e - postponed). I assume you are looking on NY Webcrims - that page will tell...

Is there any possible way where you could look somebody up from jail online & can they be in jail with those charges ?

Yes they can be incarcerated on those charges. It depends on where they were arrested - NYC, Nassau or Suffolk on whether you can look online. Best...

What happens if an arrest warrant was issued?

The police/govnt does not have to notify you of an arrest warrant. And if one is issued they can execute it so long as they are within the statute...

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Who is more likely to receive an incarceration sentence?

Repeat offenders sometimes are mandated to go to jail/prison if they are repeat felony offenders. But your assumption is correct first time...