What does conference mean

It means the lawyer will be speaking to both the prosecutor and the judge about the status of the case and possibly a disposition.

Is Foreign offence equated to US law (or state law) on DUI ?

Potentially--yes. For the conviction to be recognized in the US, it has to match the elements of the local charge. If it doesn't match, it...

My live in partner has hit me, twisted my leg Im afraid to report him b/c he is illegal and if he is deported he will kill me.

You have to make a choice. If he gets arrested and bail is set, immigration should drop a detainer. You are better off leaving him if you are...

What should I do after I have been accused of a very petty crime at a Century 21 store?

this should not show up on any background check since you were not arrested. Attorney's on AVVO generally advise people not to pay the civil...

Hello, is it possible that after all the criteria have been satisfied that a Felony charge could be dismissed or exponged ?

Unlikely that the plea and sentence would be withdrawn although motions can be made for that purpose. Expungement is not possible in NY.

My brother paid a restitution fee for a dwi but he paid it a year later and a warrant was already out for his arrest

If he appeared and the warrant was vacated, the matter is over. If he didn't vacate the warrant, paying a fine etc... to the DMV is not enough.

Traffic Ticket!!

Unfortunately, the cops win more than they lose. However, it is worth it for an attorney to try and beat the charge as the 6 points + fine plus...

My brother plead guilty to sex with a minor with the understanding he would have to register for ten years as a sex offender,

Unfortunately, the law was changed and made retroactive. An attorney can file a motion to modify or remove the SORA but there are no guarantees it...

I have a Question about a aggravated assault charge.

The charges may be raised if it has not gone to the grand jury. Speak to the assigned District Attorney.

How may an inmate go about getting a new public defender?

Write to the judge BUT don't mention the facts of the case in the letter.

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