Drug court and criminal court

You need to ask your actual attorney who will know the nuances of the local court. Generally, opting out of a treatment/drug court is not...

My boyfriend has a 2 year 6month sentence he has done7 months in a county jail and is now doing the rest upstate

If this was for a violent offense, he serves 6/7's of the sentence w/credit for any time served in the county jail. If it is for a drug sentence,...

NY SUFFOLK COUNTY-DISABLED SR- HOW DO I OBTAIN A STAY AWAY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST MALICIOUS NEIGHBOR W/OUT PRESSING CHARGES?

Unfortunately, they don't give neighbors orders of protections w/out filing a complaint/pressing charges. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

My 18 yr old has aquired 5 ticket in a months time. 2 upms, 1 speeding (43/30) 1 expired inspection and one stolen property,

You should always seek a private attorney to manage this many charges. Ultimately, he should not end up w/a record but there will likely be...

What will happen in town court for petit larceny?

A lot is possible and on paper it sounds scary. However, the reality is not bad at all. Worst case scenario, realisticaly is a disorderly conduct...

Does ACD diminish chances to get hired by borough of education as a speech pathologist?

Once the 6 month ACD period is completed, the case is dismissed and sealed. Therefore, it will never show in a background check and he need not...

How do I drop an order of protection?

You should go to the court and speak to a clerk and see what that couurt's rules and procedures are for this issue. You will not be the 1st to...

After a plea of guilty, it is difficult, if not impossible to win a case of that nature. A plea is an admission of guilt which makes the...

Is it right that crime lawyers advised to take ACD instead of going to trial to prove that the person is innocent?

The advice of the attorney is normal. You can defend against the charges and ultimately be found not guilty (never actually innocent) and the...

Cdl and dwi conviction

Even if you don't use your CDL, it will be suspended and potentially revoked based upon any DWI conviction (misd or viol). Surrendering it may...