Can police force my 16 year old to answer or identify someone that committed a crime if she was a witness to it

This is a very good question, and it comes up all the time. The bottom-line is that a member of the NYPD cannot force someone to talk to them or...

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My brother stole a dell laptop and was caught on camera he has a felony from Robery already

If the laptop is valued at $1,000 or more, he would be looking at Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a Class E felony. Additionally, depending on...

Your research is correct, 1192-1 still shows up on a background check and does not get sealed, under New York law. However, 1192-1 is definitely...

How much time is my boyfriend facing?

Assuming he does not have a prior felony conviction in last 10 years, most likely he is facing a B felony. As other attorney has stated, sentencing...

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Hello, can i be charged with grand larceny in the 3rd degree if i received nothing and tampering with evidence ?

From your post, it's difficult to determine what exactly happened in your case. Even if you were not the person who allegedly stole property over...

Do not contact the NYPD directly. I've handled this issue repeatedly in the past for clients. The best way to handle it (if you want an answer...

A reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor may be possible, depending on how skilled an attorney you have representing you, and how tough the...

How do you take care of a bench warrant without going to jail in NYC

There is a fair chance that your client can appear and answer for the bench warrant without being incarcerated. It will depend on how serious the...

My husband is wanted for attempted murder.

Did the alleged crime occur in New York, or in a different state? If your husband were to surrender, would it be in New York, or in a different...

My cousin had a robbery in the first degree charge, but I think he is being offered a robbery in the third degree plea bargain

It depends on the strength of the case. If the district attorney has a solid Robbery in the First Degree case against him, and he rejects the plea...