I'm not sure of the legal status of salvia offhand, but I can say that if you don't have a record the odds are probably high that you can get the...

Which can give a criminal record

It all depends on what statute you're charged with specifically. Both of these situations could be misdemeanors. However, in either case if you...

Has my rights been violated under the speedy trial law on a class A misdemeanor 90 days.

The answer is "possibly." 90 days does not always mean 90 days. In fact, as long as the DA announces they're ready to proceed with whatever is...

If your current top charge is petit larceny then you could do a PPI and submit it to the judge, hoping he or she gives you a better sentence than...

Does the enforcement of penal laws differ by city or county in the state of New York?

If a state law is found unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, then it's deemed unconstitutional throughout the state....

Can anybody help or tell me if my charges can get reduced, dropped or what other options I may have? Thank you very much.

If you have a legitimate prescription for the drug found on you then the case should be dismissed. The only way I can think of that the DA might be...

What are the parameters and requirements of self-defense?

Generally self defense needs to be reasonable under the circumstances and proportionate to the force being inflicted (e.g you can't stab someone...

My friend wants to come out and tell the truth, he was high on drugs and wants to know what he's facing.

I just responded to your other question. It seems that you're the person who killed the dog. If you want to exonerate the father and are...

Will the courts keep my friend out of prison since the courts and police arrested the wrong person?

If the person who did it comes forward the likely result is the DA prosecuting the other person will investigate who really did it. If they believe...

If the summons has you go to criminal court, then it could theoretically give you a criminal record (assuming the charge is criminal and not just a...