Petty Larceny

I am not sure if you allegedly stole a Charger as in the car. However, the duration of a criminal case depends on multitude of factors, ( evidence,...

Speeding ticket during Rush hour

You should always hire counsel for these situations. Because you didn't hire counsel for your first ticket you will be paying a driver assessment...

How can a case be brought to the grand jury when there was never a preliminary hearing?

You are charged with a felony. Your exposure can be greater than one year in prison. Clearly, you need to hire competent counsel to represent you. ...

AS6 as you know mean you were awarded your green card after winning an asylum case. It would look extremely bad if you were to return to the...

I have a misdemeanor charge pending in then i got arrested again in now I'm being charge with a felony to what will happen

Hello. Thank you for posting your question. Unfortunately you question is extremely vague and devoid of specifics or particular facts. It is...

Can I get my kids back out of foster care if I'm still fighting a case in criminal Court for something that I didn't do

Hi. Thank you for posting you question. You find yourself in a difficult position and I appreciate that. Make no mistake you have two cases...

How does abandonment work for a divorce in ny?

You have the absolute right to be divorced. NY is a state that has adopted the "no fault" rule for obtaining divorces. In short all you would have...

What is the process for having records sealed in NYS?

Some charges are sealed by operation of law. For example: acquittals; violations , adjournments in contemplation of dismissal; youth offender...

Is there a difference between a licensed OASAS agency and an OASAS facility? If so, what are the differences?

Hello. I have been practicing in criminal law in suffolk county since 09 as both a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. I appreciate...

Can I get a disposition the same day as sentencing?

Yes. You absolutely can obtain it the same day. The best practice is to inform clerk of the courtroom, immediately after sentencing, to send...