When a defendant is free on bail. And is either found guilty, or pleads to prison time. when will the judge remand them?

Whether the person is remanded after pleading, or stays out pending sentencing, is dependent upon many factors, including the Judge's personality,...

If the DA knows about the new arrest, and desires to do so, the DA can ask (not demand) the court to dissolve the ACD and restore the Tonawanda...

You say it is a "civil lawsuit". In that case contact is perfectly appropriate, as long as it doesn't go into the harassing range. But one word of...

Does my girlfriend need a defense attorney?

She should unquestionably have an attorney. If she cannot afford one, she should contact the Court to request the services of the Public Defender...

What are my consequences and what will my plea bargain most likely look like. How will this affect my financial aid.

You say a previous charge was "thrown out". I take that to mean you received an ACD on a previous charge. If that's the case, you are not entitled...

My husband was charged with possession for $1.00 worth of marijuana. Is a dismissal possible? I feel the search was unwarranted.

I agree with Attorney Cromwell. The only thing I'd add is that if your husband has no convictions for drugs or marijuana, and has never received an...

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When a person tells another person they will not follow through with filing a criminal charge if the person gives them a certain

Unless the criminal charge relates to stealing the money (shoplifting, stealing cash, unauthorized use of a credit or debit card, etc), yes, this...

I am a taxi driver in Westchester. I unfortunately got a DWI last week. It was a refusal. Will I be able to get a conditional?

Assuming you were not driving commercially, and you do not have any prior conviction within five years of getting these tickets, you are eligible...

I was arraigned on F charges in ny criminal court. After indictment I will be arraigned in ny supreme court.Will charges be same

Although your arrest charges can be a guide to the charges you are ultimately indicted on, they do not have to be the same. Remember: criminal...

I would like to know if I have a parole warrant

The easiest way to find out is to call your parole officer. If you do, it would be best if you were to turn yourself in rather than wait for the...