Assuming that you have only been charged with Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor, you can be sentenced up to one year for the new offense, if you...

What do i do when my attorney is always absent and the day of sentencing she never showed up?

You should try to make an appointment with your lawyer to see her in her office to discuss your concerns. If in spite of your attempts to...

It is difficult to provide an answer without knowing what your friends criminal history is. The following information is provided based upon the...

The General Obligations Law allows a retailer who is subject to a theft to seek treble damages (3x the actual loss) from the person who committed...

Do I need a new lawyer?

There are several safeguards to a defendant being held in custody for an extended period of time without a sufficient basis to do so. Have your...

I have recieved an auo2 and auo3 with a warrent from december 2011. What kind of jail time am i facing.

AUO or aggravated unlicensed operation can carry mandatory jail periods depending upon the basis for the underlying suspension and your record. ...