Out of a 2 1/2 year sentence what percentage of time has to be done for a non violent second time offender?

I suggest you read chapter 35 of "A Jailhouse Lawyer Manual" entitled "Getting Out Early Conditional and Early Release" published by the Columbia...

Do I need a public defender for my first appearance for a misdemeanor for crim poss 7th degree or wait until my second app?

It is advisable to have a criminal attorney represent you at every stage of the process.

Should i be in fear of a VOP?

It depends on whether a failed test violated any conditions imposed at sentencing. For example did the court impose a condition that you "“shall...

A police officer is required to read a DWI suspect refusal warnings in clear and unequivocal language if he or she refuses to submit to a chemical...

Molested by my uncle years ago. Didn't report it. 2 Young. Discovrd he now lives around the blk from a school, what can I do?!

I recommend you and your cousin contact the NYS Police without any further delay. There are some criminal charges that can be brought at any...

Took petty larceny ple and had 6 mouth acd now am facing a burglary in the 2nd degree

It sounds like you have been charged with a Burglary in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law 140.25 which is a C felony punishable for an...

I took a plea in arainment of guilty because the legal aid told me wrong infomation.

I assume when you say you asked to take your plea of guilty back you mean your lawyer made a formal motion to withdraw your plea of guilty and...

My loved one's earliest release date is not factoring in any good behavior, why?

I suggest you read Chapter 35 of "A Jailhouse Lawyers Manual" entitled "Getting Out Early & Conditional Release" published by the Columbia Human...

I'm being charged with grand larceny 4 .I've never been in trouble before .I'm totally cooperating with the investergater

It sounds like you have been charged with Grand Larceny in the fourth degree which is a class E felony that for an adult is punishable by up to...

I was charged with a moving violation of VTL1110A. Do I need a lawyer?

It sounds like you have been charged with failure to obey a traffic control device in violation of VTL 1110-a which for first offense carries a...