Question on application: "Have you ever been convicted of or entered a plea for any criminal offense (excluding parking tickets)

Disorderly conduct in violation of Penal Law 240.20 is a violation. [Click on Link Below] A violation is a petty offense. It is not a crime . A...

A year ago i was stopped by a policeman for not wearing a seatbelt when driving.

I suggest you immediately contact the court in the morning and request that the matter be restored to the calendar. You should also ask the Court...

Question about a charge, 3 years down from when I was told no action would be taken ....

I suggest that if the police contact you that you exercise your right to remain silent and your right to counsel.

It may be they are offering you a plea to parking on pavement second offense within 18 months and meat to say the fine would be $300..00 and the...

What should we do? Can I still mail NOT GUILTY? Can I bring it in person on 5/26? Will hiring a lawyer in NY state pay-off?

Colonie Town Court is the fifth busiest court in the state. It sounds like your daughter has been charged with speed over state limit in violation...

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How should the below two questions be answered in an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) case § 170.55?

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Will i be arrested? and do i need a lawyer?

It sounds like you might be at risk of being arrested for assault, obstruction of airway, and/ or harassment, I suggest that you exercise your...

Can you tell me if the Statute of limitations in NY includes prosecution time or does it stop once arrested.

The criminal action must be commenced not completed within the statute of limitations. Please see Penal Law Article 30 which can be found by...

Is the court liable for mistakes?

It sounds like the bail was exonerated and that you have proof of same. Are you looking get something back from the bail bondsman?

Sister being charged with violent felony status for burglary. how does she get a VFO? crime was not volient had code to apart.

Burglary in the first and second degree are considered violent felonies? Did she unlawfully enter a home with the intent to commit a crime therein?...