Will it make a difference if I have my petty theft record expunged before green card interview?

If your conviction is in NY there is no expungement statute currently on the books.

Can I represent myself for CPM 5th degree (221-10) in New York state

Obviously as you pointed out in your question the best thing to ensure speedy dismissal/ACOD you should lawyer up. But if you simply cannot afford...

Can a case be resolved in a warrant hearing ?

My understanding of your question is that if you have a warrant can you resolve the case that same day. If you have a warrant the only way to...

As my colleagues point out you have not been convicted of any crime and it seals by operation of law six months after the ACOD was granted in...

Attorneys fees vary from lawyer to lawyer. Some do flat fees and some do hourly fees. But your charge is a class A misdemeanor that if convicted...

Criminal possesion of a weapon in the fourth degree, recieved at DAT but what happens to me when i go to court?

You will be arrianged before the judge who will determine whether to set bail or not. Although it is unlikely that bail will be set if you have a...

Whats going to happen to me when i go to court?

Your intuition is correct - you need a lawyer. Both of your ACOD cases can be reopened with this new arrest. Consult with an attorney ASAP so you...

The officer wants you to meet with him bc he is all but certain to arrest you. The crime of Petit Larceny is a class A misdemeanor. However bc the...

An infraction is NOT considered a criminal record. However, a fingerprint background check will all but certainly yield a hit bc you were printed...

1. Appeals must be filed within 60 days of the hearing decision 2. Failure of Attorney to show will not result in successful appeal