Generally a felony must be prosecuted within 5 years. However rape in the first degree and certain other sex ofenses have no time limit. It...

When is a final plea offer usually given in a New York felony case that is scheduled for trial?

There is no obligation for the DA to plea bargain. But a plea deal can be worked out anytime before the trial verdict. Once hearings are held...

I have a warrant for petit larceny and i was told by an officer to come to court today to take care of it i am on feu

Go to court with a lawyer.

In NY State what is the collateral consequences for a Class D Felony Perjury or a Class E Criminal Contempt conviction?

You can lose certain licenses and the right to vote among others. You should consult a local criminal lawyer.

Criminal possession of marihuana is a misdemeanor. You could get an ACD if you have no priors but you should hire a lawyer.

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Should you be read rights anytime you're arrested?

Miranda rights only need to be given before "custodial interrogation." The PO was correct.

Criminal court - Can a judge predate an order???

Yes. It's called "nunc pro tunc" meaning "now for then" in Latin.

My nephew didn't appear in court on a summon of possession of marijuana now a warrant is there can we avoid him be arrested

Go to court tomorrow and go to the ckerks office and ask to recall the warrant. If he has no record and a halfway decent excuse the warrant will...

As a former Suffolk County prosecutor in my experience if you go to court ASAP you can ask the court to recall the warrant. If you have no or...

Why was I told by my attorney to plead guilty to a first time DWAI-drugs charge and told there is no plea bargain?

Unlike DWI which can reduced to DWAI (alcohol) DWAI-Drugs cannot be reduced to a lesser charge because there is no lesser charge. Your attorney is...