I got a pink summons slip to go to court for hopping a turnstile(theft of service). What is the consequences of such a offense?
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Answered on January 28, 2012
Theft of service can be a misdemeanor under the Penal Law or a violation summons.
If it's a misdemeanor, it is technically up to 1 year in...
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Failure To Signal Ticket in Peekskill, NY
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Answered on January 28, 2012
You should fight as it carries 2 points and a fine. You also have a factual defense. A simple photocopy of a map of the intersection from google...
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How do I choose a lawyer to help with a traffic ticket in Hinsdale ny?
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Answered on January 28, 2012
You should contact the local bar association in the county the ticket was issued OR the New York State Bar Assoc for their Lawyer Referral...
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My friend was caught shoplifting again after 10 years , she already has a felony from a different case, what will happen?
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Answered on January 28, 2012
She can be helped. If there are other issues that contributed to her committing this act. If this is only a misdemeanor, a judge can give...
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Do I need a private attorney for a violation. What can happen?
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Answered on January 28, 2012
A private attorney is always a positive. There are many consequences to a violation, including up to 15 days in jail, community service, treatment...
What is a Clayton motion?
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Answered on January 27, 2012
A Clayton motion is an application by the defense to dismiss the charges in the interest of justice (good cause).
So even if the evidence is...
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Is a 4 1/2 flat plea deal a good offer 4 2 A2felony & 10 b felony counts cscs?
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Answered on January 27, 2012
If this is the same post as earlier, speak to his attorney who will know the case best. The numbers sound like a good plea for someone who is...
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Is it likely that the store I shoplifted from will sue me after I pay the civil demand?
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Answered on January 27, 2012
A civil demand will not go on your criminal record. Furthermore, most attorney's recommend you not pay the civil demand b/c when it is not paid,...
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Looking for options - A man with prior weapons-related felonies was recently arrested on the charge 110-120.10 FC.
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Answered on January 27, 2012
There is not enough facts for us to give proper and meaningful advice. Only his current lawyer knows the facts well enough to give that...
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I have been charged with following charges: 220..03 & 220.45,155.25 &165.40. Would this affect my naturalization?
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Answered on January 27, 2012
There are many factors involved and you need a very experienced immigration attorney.
One 220.03 can be excused as can one 240.20 but multiple...
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