The duty of a prosecutor is to seek justice, not merely convictions. In order to fulliful this duty a prosecutor needs to present their strongest...

How do the plea bargaining process work?

The ABA does a good job describing the plea bargaining process...

The age of consent in New York is 17. If you have "sex" with her you could be charged with sex sexual misconduct which is a class A misdemeanor...

One year in jail is the maximum sentence for a class A misdemeanor like forcible touching. So your lawyer should have no problem negotiating a...

I was depending on some witnesses and their accounts in my criminal case, but now they see to be avoiding me all of a sudden.

I can not speak to someone else's state of mind. But best practices would dictate that a private investigator obtain sworn written statements from...

In New York what ages in the criminal court are you a youth so anything wont go on your records?

I suggest you review Article 720 of the NYS Criminal Procedure Law which can be found at: http://ypdcrime.com/cpl/article720.htm

Can I get my breath test suppressed?

Your post does not contain any information that indicates the police did anything wrong or any facts which would support a motion to suppress the...

I was speeding in high way (69/55) and I got a ticket 1180D. The officer asked me to mail it ASAP and plead not guilty.

If you received the ticket in Broome Conty, I suggest you review the information regarding the traffic diversion program on the District Atto4neys...

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In July I accidentally hit a woman in the face with a cheese shaker. I was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon in NY

I have no idea if the court has gained jurisdiction over but does sound like substantial justice would require you to pay the women's medical...

17 year old trrspassing charges

It sounds like you have been charged with criminal trespss in the third degree which is a class b misdemeanor . If you have never been kin trouble...