What is the usual penalty for first time offense of VTL 511.1(AUO 3rd) in NYC with a clean record?Thank you.

Mr. Lo Piccolo is absolutely correct. The prosecutor will often reduce the charge to a VTL 509-1. The fine for that charge is from $75 to $300. ...

I was renewing my sister's license and stupidly put my picture on the ID. How much trouble can i get in?

Unfortunately, you most certainly could be charged with a felony for these actions in New York. The most likely top charge you could be facing is...

If she has no record, the maximum time she could be facing is 2.3 to 7 years incarceration on each case. That being said, if she is a sympathetic...

I am a female 36years of age, 1 week ago I was arrested for shoplifting at jcp in ny , I was taken to the station where my pic n

The only one who can properly answer your question is an experienced immigration attorney. This situation is so serious and could have such an...

I have a past felony conviction. I was just charged with petty larceny. How will my past conviction impact my new charge?

If the new case was a felony, you would be facing enhanced punishment as a predicate felon (assuming your felony conviction was in the last ten...

Based on your post, you are most likely being charged with Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree (Penal Law Sect. 220.30). This...

2nd degree assault w weapon charge female with no proir felonies what's worst case scenario?

If the person charged with Assault 2 is 19 or older, the WORST POSSIBLE scenario is that person could be sentenced to 7-years jail. You asked for...

What is going to happen tomorrow at the court hearing that I have, and can I request to be removed from the system?

If you have a letter from your insurer establishing that vehicle was insured at the time of the traffic stop, you should be able to get the 'no...

When police respond to a domestic violence incident, they have the alleged victim fill out and sign a "domestic incident report." This is a...

DO I NEED TO CONTACT A LAWYER FOR THIS? (its for my brother) can he go to jail for this?

The top charge your brother is facing is Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2nd Degree (PL 170.25) which is a Class D Non-Violent...