I am an illegal immigrant living in the US. Can my permanent resident dad petition for me?

If you re-enter the U.S. without permission after a removal order, as you have done, the order could be “reinstated,” which is a process that...

Yes, and then it is the decision of the local prosecutor to determine if a misdemeanor warrants extradition if you decline to return willingly.

If I had an ACD for a misdemeanor as a teenager, and now face a domestic violence misdemeanor assault, can I get another ACD?

You may be confusing the rule about one mandatory youthful offender adjudication limit for a teenager. ACD's legally can be repeated...endlessly.

How pays for rent for house arrest

You cannot be released to electronic monitoring unless there is a residence with a land line available. Whoever is hosting the defendant is paying...

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If a complainant says that he has pain but the only visible mark is a bruise, does that satisfy assault's injury component?

Assault 3rd, a misdemeanor, requires a physical injury. "Substantial pain" counts as physical injury. The bruise confirms the victime was punched...

Can i get off parole in dutchess county NY, early. I have had no police contact since my release. My charge was non violent.

Hold up for the two months, which makes you a short-timer and not worth the paperwork for early release, assuming that you are eligible and they...

Obstruction?

First, she should stop cooperating with the police, retain counsel, and go from there. He description is equally consistent with innocence as...

Only if you are given the option. If you tell the judge at sentencing that you will not honor probation, etc., s/he may get angry enough to give...

What am I face with

You are charged with a felony because the value of the property is claimed to be over $250. Based upon past experience, he will forgive you, tell...

When are officers mandated to show in court? This is for NYSVTL 1144a.

An officer is required to be in court if he is acting as the prosecutor of his own case and if and when he is a witness at the trial or similar...