Can you get jail time if you found guilty at trail,for a d felony first time offender?

A jail or prison sentence is always a possibility when someone is convicted at trial. Even if the offer pre-trial was not jail. A conviction for...

Is there a good chance the burglary in the 3rd will drop to a criminal trespass?

There is always a chance a charge will be reduced. It depends on your b/f's criminal history and that of his co-defendant's, the anxiousness of...

Is my husband eligible for the Willard Shock program?

I don't believe he's eligible for either one b/c he plead guilty to a violent crime which precludes a person from either program. Joseph A....

How much time could my friend be facing?

Possession is the more serious charge. It sounds like CPW 2 which is a "C" violent felony. It carries a minimum of 3 1/2 years in jail to a...

You can always deny but there has to be a witness for there to be a charge. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo,...

What happens if a petitioner violates a order of protection in New York?

If there is a violation of an order of protection, especially involving threats, a person can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor contempt. A...

My brother was sent to jail for doing 140.25 FC (BURGLARY-2ND C Felony) how much time can he do

The base sentencing range for a Burg 2, a "C" violent felony is 3 1/2 - 15 years. It is a determinate sentence where you must serve 6/7's of the...

Speeding ticket in school zone, no radar, going speed of traffic.

This has to be fought as the consequences which include points and a fine will affect your driving record immediately and for the subsequent 3...

How do i defend myself against a false order of protection?

First, You need to make sure you do nothing to further aggravate the situation such as responding in any direct or indirect way to her or in any...

Can The court charge you with the gun without the gun it self

To charge for possession of a gun based upon shell casings alone would be surprising. There needs to be more evidence a gun was used in the car...