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...

How do I prove my innocence for a very minor thing at a school conduct hearing if they don't believe me?

If your school is going to have a disciplinary hearing into this matter you may want to have an attorney represent you at any such proceedings. ...

I was given an acd for shop lifting I have a job where i am going to be fingerprinted is the acd going to show up or the petty l

ACD is an acronym which means Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. When a defendant is given an “ACD” the case is adjourned for a period of...

Florida Criminal Law - My brother is a New York resident but was convicted of marijuana possession in Florida...

Your brother‘s probation officer is wrong. Florida probation can be transferred to New York. An attorney can help to arrange for the transfer by...

Mitigating circumstances in violent assault cases?

The issue here is time. A person has the right to self-defense and does not have to wait to be injured before defending themselves. If a person has...

What is the maximum sentence for strong-armed robbery?

Sounds like what you’re describing would constitute a Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class “C” felony and more specifically a class “C” violent...

Defense for retaliatory assault?

The insanity defense is a defense which a defendant tries to avoid liability because, at the time of the crime, the person did not appreciate the...

Schoolbus Driver. Is a Disorderly Conduct is a safe plea? talking about background check for future employees?

Disorderly Conduct is not a crime; it is a “violation” of the penal law as opposed to misdemeanors and felonies which are crimes. If you are...

Robbery in the Second Degree is a Class “C” violent felony. Pursuant to New York Penal Law section 70.02 a defendant with no prior felony...

Did the state year get reduced from 10 months to eight months

As far as I am aware a state year is still ten months and a county year is eight months. I hope this helps.