How shall he proceed? What can he expect at his court date? Can he ask for an extension? Should he call the court today to ask

If your son lives in the Rochester area, the safest thing to do is go to court and let the judge know the situation. Typically, the judge will...

Will I go back to prison or is there a chance I will go to county?

Your PO is not required to violate you. Parole is a trust relationship - the better you're doing, the more slack your PO will cut you. It really...

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How do I know what date is correct? How do I know when I actually complete parole? Who do I contact to fix this situation?

Your parole officer is probably correct. It sounds like you were a "JS Willard" case, meaning you were judicially sanctioned to Willard. That means...

As long as they're not unreasonable, a judge can impose just about any condition he or she thinks is appropriate to (i) rehabilitate the offender...

If a felon has 3 years in prison and 5 yes parole and they violate and go back in, will parole continue after release.

This is actually a very complicated question. It depends on several factors: (i) how much time did the parolee spend at DOCCS before getting...

Do I need a family court Attorney?

I think your son is better off with a criminal defense attorney who's familiar with Juvenile Offender/Juvenile Defendant proceedings than he is...

Is it possible to have bogus DWAI expunged from record in NY state? High insurance rates, trouble getting hired, etc.

It's probably too late to file an appeal of the conviction, and if you pleaded guilty you likely gave a Waiver of Right to Appeal as part of the...

Probation stipulates I must comply with warrantless searches. Can I still refuse the search and accept the charge of violation?

You can always fight your charges. The real question is, are you likely to win? Typically, probation terms say the PO can search without a warrant....

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What happens when you get a unlawful possession charge for weed while having an ACD?

If the prosecutor of the first marijuana charge learns of the new charge, he/she can request that the Court dissolve the ACD and reinstate the...

Looking for experienced criminal attorney in delhi ny

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