I am being charged in NYS with grand larceny in the 2nd degree. Can it be dropped to a misdemeanor with no jail time?
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Answered on March 25, 2014
A misdemeanor will be a reach but not necessarily impossible. It's going to take some great lawyering, restitution and treatment to even be a...
Is it possible to plea down the points on a stop sign violation
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Answered on March 25, 2014
Yes---you should strongly consider hiring a local attorney who handles traffic matters regularly in that court. Points can be avoided and fines +...
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Do I need a traffic attorney?
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Answered on March 19, 2014
Having an attorney is always best. This is a 4 point ticket that you would like reduced to 0 points if possible. Fees are generally between...
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I have a legal aid lawyer but i feel like she isnt helping me.what are the steps to getting a 18b lawyer or a pro bono lawyer
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Answered on March 18, 2014
Without knowing the specifics of your case, I can say that a pro bono attorney is tough to find. The court can assign an 18b attorney if there is...
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Ok so this is my case, back in 2005 i was 18 and got pulled a DUI and resisting arrest in long island NY. I spent the night in
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Answered on March 14, 2014
Cop is lying. Or clueless. If/when you return, you will be detained and brought back to the local court to clear the warrant. You should arrange...
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I was arrested for an e felony and a misdemeanor in the fifth degree will I be able to get it dropped or reduced?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
1st--many good public defender's who are attorney's. There are many good private attorney's and many that are not so good. You should meet with...
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My son who is 21 is sitting in jail he asked someone for a ride and the person was pulled over for not signaling
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Answered on March 07, 2014
While this is terrifying, there is reason to have hope. Your son will be arraigned on the indictment soon and at that time, the 18b attorney or...
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I was arrested for .08 dwi. I was never arraigned, apparently, everyone has forgotten and now we are doing motions
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Sounds like a cleriical error that may work out for you in the end. I expect your attorney will make a motion at the appropriate time.
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I posted bail for someone and they pleaded guilty to 2 of the charges. 2 of the other charges will go to trial a year later.
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Answered on February 27, 2014
It sounds like he/she took a conditional plea meaning after 1 year of good behavior, the charges will be reduced and the case will be over. ...
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I just got a suspension notice to appear in Cooper Street for a oper w/o INS- INF ticket from 11yrs ago
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Answered on February 19, 2014
You can try yourself however that charge is a misdemeanor so it's not advisable. Hire a local attorney to appear and handle it. Due to it's age,...
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