My friend was charged for petit larceny in New York and was issued a DAT but he's undocumented immigrant. What shall he do?

There is a strong possibility of an ACD. Never a guarantee but under the circumstances, very good chance. He must show up. A warrant would be...

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Do I need to complete the STEP program twice?

you have an attorney already so it would be best to ask him/her this question. The reality is that your attorney should confirm w/the DA that...

As almost everyone has said, many things are possible when it comes to plea bargaining OR trial. The situation is fact specific. As everyone has...

there is a great range in plea bargaining. Your background matters, to a degree. There are other factors that may help get the best disposition. ...

Should I bring a lawyer with me to court?

With all due respect to the police, they are not Lawyers and never will be. Nor do they have any say in any offer the DA's office may make. An...

Will I get an ACOD?

the short answer is that you will most likely receive an ACOD based upon what you are posting here. However, an ACOD is a great disposition unless...

How should I handle this case?

Well--under the circumstances, you can either let a warrant happen, which will lead to you being detained and potentially jailed when you return to...

How can I fight a school zone ticket?

The best way to fight it is to hire a local attorney to appear and negotiate the ticket for you if it is in Nassau or Suffolk County. The goal is...

Is there a way to get a restricted license?

unfortunately, if you did the DDP/IDP program through the DMV on your last offense, which most people are required to do, you are ineligible for a...

If your prior was DWAI as a violation, VTL 1192.1, this new DWAI drugs is only a misdemeanor. Provided there are no other suspensions on your...