I am waiting to be sentenced and sent to county prison in a few weeks, on a sentence of 1 to 3 yrs,

Your earliest release would be in in one year from the initail credited time of incarceration if the parole board rules so, and would not be...

This regualtion is ripe for challenge in the nature of an ex post facto law, and it denies a valuble property interest. I am unaware of any...

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How should I handle this prostitution case?

You need to consult an attorney. If you admit to the act, then the john's involvement is almost unneeded, so you should not cooperate, at least...

Appeal

I infer that your friend was convicted of gun possession and is serving a 5 year determinate sentence. He may appeal if he filed timely notice of...

What to do when ada tells you informant lied on affadavit to get warrant and requesting a darden hearing

If the DA concedes that the informant lied, the defense attorney may demand a Darden hearing if the DA insists on prosecuting anyway.

How can I help get 3rd degree rape charges dismissed?

You were the victim of the crime, apparently statutory rape, and are being called as a material witness to the grand jury. Once subpoenaed, your...

What are the chances of getting released at a hearing for a curfew violation on parole?

It depends upon what category he is classified. He apparently has informed himself already of the range of possibilities. If he pleads his case,...

What's my best course of action? I want to take care of a class B misdemeanor, assault bodily injury, that I have out of state.

If you did not submit a CPL affidavit, acceptable to the court and the DA, signed by your, through your attorney, then the court would not forgive...

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Bench warrant for a tourist ?

You may correspond with the court to which the violation was returnable and ask if there is a warrant for your arrest extant. If so, retain an...

How much longer before the case gets dismissed.

Unless the motions are really necessary, don't make any more and demand a speedy trial. Your motons stop the clock. Your attorney may object to...