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Burglary is felony or misdemeanor? Nearly all attorney told me under $500 should be misdemeanor,but why claim me as D felony?
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Answered on November 10, 2014
You or your attorney seem confused. Stealing an item valued at less than $500 would amount to Petit Larceny, an A misdemeanor. However, if you...
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If a police lieutenant releases a person who has been charged with DWI before that person is sober, is it criminal in NY state
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Answered on November 06, 2014
There's nothing criminal about the police releasing her before she was sober. However, if something bad happened to her after release one could...
My wife is currently being charged with VTL 512 (um) and VTL 401-1A (I). Is this possible?
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Answered on November 05, 2014
As another attorney said, 401 is for no registration while 512 is for a registration that's been suspended. Charging both is common ,and similar...
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What kind of lawyer would be best to clear my record and represent me for sexual behavior in public?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
$200 to take a case is so far below the market rate that you'd be better off going with a public defender. No private attorney worth hiring would...
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Will an arrest for possession of marihuana show up on a background check
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Answered on November 03, 2014
It shouldn't. Unless the person doing the background check has access to the NYPD and DA's internal files I don't see how it would come up anywhere.
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My husband was arrested for grand larceny in 3rd E felony he did not waive his right to go in front of grand jury but they deny
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Answered on November 03, 2014
If the DA wants to try to indict him he certainly has the right to testify in front of the Grand Jury. It seems we haven't gotten to that stage yet.
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Got a ticket ticket for a no standing anytime sign but that sign was posted that day
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Answered on November 03, 2014
If you can prove that the sign was not there when you parked you should be able to get the ticket dismissed. However, the time and energy (plus...
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What are the chances of my felony warrant for escape being dropped?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
Hire a KY based lawyer to investigate the matter and assist you with your options. Every state has different laws so you need to go with someone...
Can I become still become a teacher for the NYC Board of Ed if I have a misdemeanor on my record?
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Answered on November 03, 2014
Do not be so quick to assume there will be a misdemeanor on your record. It appears you're currently charged with a misdemeanor, but a good lawyer...
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Im 18 and shes 15. We want to date. No sex. Can we date legally. (kissing, holding hands) She lives in connecticut. Please.
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Answered on November 03, 2014
I'm not sure what the age of consent in CT is, but 15 is definitely too young for sex in NY. There's nothing patently illegal about you dating a 15...
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