Arrest records

In general, records of the arrest are not thrown out but hey should appear only on the most comprehensive of background checks. However if they...

I agree with my colleagues. Whether or not she is in status should not affect her asylum application as long as she has a well founded fear of...

Any possible jail time?

Shoplifting or Petit Larceny can carry up to one year in jail. However, the disposition will depend on the facts and your prior record. If you...

Are combat knives and switch blades legal to possess in your home in new york city?

Switchblade and gravity (or combat) knives are per se illegal in New York state. See PL 265.01 and if you have a prior conviction of any kind the...

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Once a charge is filed technically the only person who can "drop" it is the District Attorney's office. Westchester has a pretty tough DA's office...

I have a shoplifting charge *petit larceny*. I also have had two instances of driving under a suspended driving licence.

I would need more facts to answer this question. What is your prior record like? Do you have any similar priors? What are the facts of the petit...

I have been accused of an assult in the statement it says it was by a kid with a tatoo on his left armIonly have tattosonmychest

I agree with Mr. Southard. I believe there had to be an identification at some point by the accuser. If not, then it seems like its a very shaky...

If I mail a money order of 25$ for a open container in the park will it dismiss my case?

That will finish the case with a plea of guilty to a non-criminal conviction but that is not a dismissal. To dismiss it youd have to get a hearing...

I got caught shoplifting at rite aid, they said they arent going to call my parents

You probably are ok. If a store in NYC lets someone leave without calling the police they rarely file charges later although they have the right...

Acd

Evidence in a criminal case can be used against a defendant in a civil case if it is relevant. However, if you recieved and ACD, I doubt you even...