"ACD" stands for Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal". Basically, it's a delayed dismissal where the judge adjourns your matter for 6 months...

Do I need to pay the $300 to prevent the civil act against me?

Typically I tell my clients to not pay, and in fact, just throw the letter out. The letter you received probably says the merchant is entitled to...

What motion do I need to file to withdraw my guilty plea, for 3 traffic tickets that I was manipulated into pleaing guilty to?

It's called an Error Coram Nobis motion (see link). If you're in Syracuse, try contacting the law school at Syracuse University. The school may...

How much jail time is family member facing?

Grand Larceny 3 is a D non-violent felony. The worst that can happen on that is 3-1/2 to 7 years in prison if he is a predicate felon (a prior...

What would happen if I don't bring in my completion letter from a drug an alcohal program to court

The worst think you can do is ignore it. If you've completed the treatment program, send in the completion letter to the Court with a copy to your...

Are court dates public information?

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. If you're asking is it public record when that person has to go back to court, yes that is a public...

Can i have someone arrested if they have me arrested after a fight?

You're actually asking a two-part question: (i) can you have them arrested, and (ii) will the police accept your charges. The answer to the first...

I am going to represent myself , since I have already proven I am innocent so HOW do I go about that is my question only, thank

Would you do your own appendix surgery? Would you install your own furnace? Would you conduct your own eye exam? If not, what makes you think you...

How much time is a person who comitted third degree burglary looking at?

The minimum is theoretically probation. The maximum penalty on a burglary 3 is 2 1/3 - 7 years. After 2 1/3 years, you see the parole board for...

You should contact the clerk of the Court where he lives. Depending on the level of the offense, you may need to contact a Village, Town, City or...