Convicted of a DUI under 21 in NJ with no breathalyzer reading and DWI pending in NY

As of November 1, 2006, an out of state dwi conviction occurring with the past ten years might be able to be used as a predicate for felony dwi...

Do I need an attorney present if I plan to accept a plea bargain for a DWI?

You always have the right to represent yourself. However, it's a very bad idea, akin to performing surgery on yourself. If you can't afford a...

If a person gets caught with another person who comitted a burglary, but the other person didn't do anything and his in jail.

Under New York State law a person can be charged with a crime that they didn’t directly commit under a theory of “acting in concert”. Acting in...

Charged with petit larceny code 155.25 summons to court date in january 2011, what will or could happen?

Since this is a criminal charge I would advise you to contact an attorney to represent you when you go to court. Petit Larceny is an "A"...

I was recently apprehended for shoplifting at koh'ls and given a summons to appear in court. what happens now?

If you have never been convicted of a crime in the past this matter can easily be address. Most likely with the assitance of an attorney these...

How long can an inmate be held without edvidence

It’s tough to answer your question without more information. In order to indict a defendant, the prosecution must present the case to a grand jury....

Charge with felony dui on 5yrs probation plus have 3yrs running concurent with the 5

The prior answer is right on point. I would only suggest that you speak to your probation officer about going to intensive out patient treatment....

Can a person influeneced by the effects of pcp be held accountable for their actions for a supposed attempted robbery?

A person commits robbery when they threaten immediate physical force to another with the intent to steal property and, then, they steal the...

Fraud is the actual act of deceiving someone. Fraud must be proved by showing that the defendant's actions involved five separate elements: (1) a...

How do i get a class a felony drug charge cleared from recond?

Unfortunately, the short answer to your question is that there are no provisions under New York State law to reopen your case and reduce the...