What is punishment for violating order of protection

Could be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second, a misdemeanor, or Criminal Contempt 1st, a felony.

I have to get an interlock put on my car, but my driving license is revoked for 6 months can I get a conditional license

I'm assuming by the limited information that this is your first DWI and you have a NY license. If you have been sentenced by the Court on a DWI...

Can i enter a plea of no contest instead?

There is not a no contest plea in New York. But if you were going to enter a plea of guilty, you sure want to know what the penalty would be for...

Will i get jail time?

I will address your public defender not answering your calls first. As a part time public defender, I received 5 calls on Friday morning, I...

Traffic ticket charge of careless driving is set for trial .

Where I practice in New York, an attorney can appear for an individual in a vehicle and traffic matter when it is scheduled for trial. The client...

I would suggest he set up a brief consultation with a criminal defense attorney in the area. It would likely not cost much and would well be worth...

What are my legal avenues of recourse if I believe I was illegally denied a public defender?

I have seen similar situations occur where someone states they have a business and they are denied a public defender. They remedy the situation by...

My boyfriend has court date but it says he has appearance

You question is not entirely clear. From what I gather, he will be produced if in custody or have to appear in Court. An appearance and a court...

Can defendant go to jail for my additional info? if I will not cooperate with DA will order of protection still be in afffect

It's all in the discretion of the ADA handling the matter. They can seek to extend the order of protection. They can also subpoena you to testify...

Can a person hire their own attorney to represent them if they feel the ADA is not doing a good job?

Unfortunately, you do not have the option of choosing your own prosecutor. You can try and set up an appointment and ask what is going on with the...