And adjounmnet in contemplation of dismissal is a "time out" that varies in length depending upon the period imposed before it is dismissed by...

Does a wrongful arrest still count as a violation of probation?

You can be consdered in violation, but often the probation department in such instances where the case is really questionable will hold off on a...

Can the DA bring up my juvenile record, because they did but my record came up clean because my lawyer and the judge both stated

Can't explain it. Maybe somebody did a flawed search and came up clean. Count your blessings and hope the case is over before something changes.

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My fiancé was arrested on drug conspiracy charges he's never had trouble with the law what should we expect?

Just the weight alone will make a prosecutor salivate. Your fiancee should obtain highly competent counsel pronto. If this is a federal case...

Why does the legal system say you're innocent until proven guilty when in reality when your accused for a crime you're arrested

see your duplicate posting

Why does the legal system say you're innocent until proven guilty when in reality when your accused for a crime you're arrested

Ironically, you are correct and I explain to "newbie" defendants who are frustrated that in reality they should consider the system as guilty until...

Is there a way I can see my criminal record with every arrest I had including juvenile, YO, and sealed cases via internet or

Assuming they were all in NYS, obtain your criminal history from New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services which is at the telephone...

Can a 14 yr old refuse to visit a non-custodial parent in NY? How does the NY Family Court view this when an order is in place?

At 14, if in court, a child may be heard (via her attorney or directly in chambers) but the court need not heed what she wants. The child cannot...

I will be turning 18 soon and want to know what i have to do to be free from guardians jurisdiction?

At 18, you can free yourself. Vaya con Dios.

Can he take her away?

The grandmother is in a tenous position and should seek legal help immeidately to cross-petition for custody or guardianship. It is transparent...