What are implications and risks of hosting a 20-year old over NYE in NYC who is going to drink alcohol?

You're definitely being paranoid. As long as you don't personally give her any alcohol or allow her to drink alcohol in your home, you can't be...

Can someone give me a free consultation over the phone for a non criminal charge for trespassing 140.05 so I can understand.

If you were ticketed and not officially arrested, you will most likely go to a Judicial Hearing Officer who who generally do not offer A.C.D's. If...

My boyfriend has a criminal defense 18-b panel attorney but does not feel like he's keeping up to part. He wants me to fire him

When you are given a free attorney you don't get to choose who it is. If communication breaks down you can always request a new one, but that...

What is considered criminal mischeif

Criminal mischief means you intentionally damaged someone else's property. The level of charge depends on how much the property was worth, and how...

Did I get charged with a felony or a misdemeanor ?

First off, ACD's are not just for misdemeanors. Although less common, ACDs can be offered on felony cases. What it means is as long as you stay out...

Does shoplifting can be an issue with Immigration?

Once the ACD period is over the case is literally dismissed and sealed, like it never happened. Most immigration attorneys I've spoken with say it...

Could i get a public defender?

Technically, anyone who cannot afford a public defender will get one. But in some jurisdictions the court simply assumes you can't and appoints you...

There's something off about this. NY does not have a charge called possession of marijuana with "intent to sell." While this charge certainly...

What happens to most trespass violations if the person has no record will it get dismissed or an ACD.

It all depends on what kind of place someone was trespassing in, and what their previous record is (if any.) Generally an ACD is possible.

How long will it take for a judge dismiss his case, when he will be home???

Judge's don't just take people's word and dismiss charges against them. He will stay in jail until he either makes bail, works out a deal that ends...