Is stealing a phone considered grand larceny or petit larceny

Whether an action is petit larceny or grand larceny depends here upon the value of the object alleged to have been stolen. Less than $1000 is...

What will happen

I suggest hiring an attorney to speak with the prosecutor and court. If they are not willing to vacate the order of protection, perhaps you can...

Judge refused me PD app for 3 traffic violations1 is an misd. Can judge refuse me counsel? Whats my rights 2 have attorney?

The local public defender may be able to do their own screening for indigence and then get you assigned to them. You may wish to speak with the...

Is it true a violation of Disorderly Conduct doesn't show up on an employment background check?

Sealed records cannot be viewed by most private employers. An exception to this is hospitals and nursing facilities. The government will always...

I was charged with a PL 155.25 . I don't have any criminal records. What can I do,so it wouldn't appear ON MY CRIMINAL RECORD?

It is possible to get the charge dismissed, but you shouldn't try to do it yourself when so much is at stake. Speak with an experienced attorney...

First offense and small value of alleged stolen item should result in an ACD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal), where the case is...

Depositions usually get adjourned at least once. It is not unusual for outstanding discovery to delay the deposition. Adjourning depositions for...

Is a second time drug offender eligible for any programs?

See the Criminal Procedure Law sec. 216.00, which defines an "eligible defendant" for the Drug Treatment Court (DTC). From the limited information...

What's the jail time for charges 120.00.01 240.26.01 120.00 140.15.01 140.05.00

The Penal Law sections 120 and 140.15 charges are A misdemeanors that have a maximum period of incarceration of 12 months. The remaining charges...

I am looking to find a probono attorney or pointed in the right direction to find one.

In NYS, the Legal Aid Society is assigned to represent the indigent.