Petit Larceny charge - What did I end up with?

An ACD means the charges were dismissed and dealed. Unfortunately, New York State does not expunge records.

Immigration law, criminal Do lawyers become less proficient when, after building a reputation, they start hiring junior guys?

It depedns on the lawyer and the firm.

Is it necessary that the woman pressing charges on me be at every court proceeding? What dates must she attend?

The person who is pressing charges (the complaining witness) does not have to be at every court appearance. Generally, the complaining witness will...

Im 16 , My boyfriend is 21 ... Can my grandmother lock him up for getting me pregnant ????

If your grandmother notifies law enforcement, then the police can charge your boyfriend with one of several sex offenses, including statutory rape....

How hard will they look.

While I understand your concerns, failing to appear in court will result in a bench warrant and make matters worse.

Simply because the court appoints you an attorney it does not mean they are working with the DA. A court appointed attorney has the exact same...

What is the chance that I go to jail for stealing $400.00 from my job?

The answer to this question depends on whether or not you have any prior convictions and the facts surrounding your case. If this is a first...

Lawyer is charging me 1,500 for a misdemeanor and a felony E. should i be concerned with the flat fee for two charges?

It is possible the attorney is simply cutting you a good deal. It is also possible he or she is in need of business. It may be a good idea to do...

If attorney from 2010 never wrote motions during criminal matter but should have & we werent aware of this, do we hav recourse?

First, just because your attorney did not file certain motions does not mean he or she did not represent you competently. In any given case there...

I got ACD and the case was dimissed after six months. How can I check that the case was really dismissed and the record sealed?

Go to the court and request a certificate of disposition.