This issue comes up a lot and can be confusing. First, there is a difference between the question: "have you ever been convicted of a crime"...

Why do they keep records of Dismissed Cases? of Arrests? Neither proves Defendant has done what defendant is being accused of!

If your case is dismissed it should be sealed under CPL section 160.50 and 160.55. If the case is ACD'd it should be dismissed and sealed after a...

How do you get your record(s) expunged? What will it do exactly? How much time will it take?

The NYS Bar is trying to change the law to provide for expungement so you should write to your legislators and the governor. There has been some...

I been in the U.S for over 40 years could i still be deported I'm Cuban What could I do to seek relieve.

I agree that you need to meet with an immigration attorney with knowledge of post conviction proceedings in Virginia. You may have grounds to...

I agree you need to check with an immigration attorney before you leave. It depends on your immigration status. If you are a US citizen and you...

Can I change my plea or file ineffectiveness of a council base on wrong information from my lawyer

You need to meet with an attorney who specializes in post-conviction motions and appeals. Ineffective assistance of counsel is a ground to vacate a...

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I been in the U.S for over 40 years could i still be deported I'm Cuban What could I do to seek relieve.

I agree that you need to meet with an immigration attorney with knowledge of post conviction proceedings in Virginia. You may have grounds to...

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This is a difficult question that really no one can predict with total certainty at this point. However, if handled properly, you can maximize the...

If a felony charge is reduced to a misdemeanor, does a person do jail time

Yes it is impossible to say based on the information you have provided. Generally, a misdemeanor is defined as any offense where the punishment may...

Have a friend who was convicted on a manslaughter when they were just 16yrs old. this person was defending themselves.

I guess he was not granted youthful offender treatment but I find it hard to believe a judge would allow a sixteen-year-old to defend himself. A...