Are records of juveniles in Suffolk county NY sealed, or do parents have to hire an attorney to seal them ?

Generally youth records are not sealed. The ratinale behind this is that the juvenile should learn from their mistakes and having a record at the...

My dat says I am being charged with petty larceny. I had scissors on me, could I get charged with having burgler's tools?

It sounds like you would qualify for legal aid. You will not have to bring your parents to court with you. You will most likely be offered an ACOD....

How can I find who the prosecutor is to serve a copy of Motion to Dismiss Simplified Information (speeding ticket)?

Call the court clerk. I am not sure what court you are in but New York has held that tvb's do not need to give you supporting depositions as its...

Many tickets, such as these, can easily be negotiated down by an experienced local traffic attorney. You will most likely not have to appear as...

It is tough to answer whether or not smoking weed while on probation will send him to jail. Many factors are needed to answer this such as who is...

QUICK: Which One of these Lawyers do I pick for a Federal Civil Asset Forfeiture?

I do not know any of these lawyers. My recommendation would be to schedule a consult with all of them even if over the phone. All of them should...

I was 19 years old and E Felony can i get it remove and sealed i am now 32 years old and it hard to get a good job now

Like the other attorneys have stated New York does not expunge criminal records. Only time I have heard of New York doing so are in very rare...

Considering your facts, I think you have a very good chance of an ACD. Best of luck.

It will not be rape because the age difference will supply a defense. However, the applicable statute will be: S 130.20 Sexual misconduct. A...

Is it Legal For A 17 Year Old To Have Sex With Someone Over The Age Of 40-50& Will the 40-40 year old go to jail?

17 is the age of consent in New York. I agree with the other attorneys, there is nothing illegal about the facts you have laid out.