How can I help my son fight robbery 1 charges?

Dear Concerned Parent: A person is guilty of robbery in the first degree in New york when he forcibly steals property and when, in the course of...

Dear Buffalo Grad: You were probably charged with AUO 3rd for driving with a suspended driver’s license in violation of VTL 511-a which is an...

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Can 2nd degree burglary be dropped to a lesser charge during an arrainment in county court? what do u think could happen?

Greetings: It sounds like you are in some very serious trouble. Burglary in the 2nd Degree is a Class C Violent Felony and it sounds like you...

What is the possible outcome of such cases???

Greetings: Each of the defendants should immediately retain their own separate legal counsel who will be in the best position to decide how to...

Can my son be charged with rape?

Dear Parent: Your son could possibly be charged with rape or some other sex offense depending on what the girl alleges took place. For example,...

Can i fight an expired inspection ticket on a disabled car?

Dear Car Owner: I assume the disabled vehicle must have been parked on a public highway since it was disabled and you received a no valid...

How can i check if there are any warrants out for my arrest?

Dear Sir or Madame: One resource to check is: http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/New-York-Warrants.htm Best regards, George...

I was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at macy's for ~ $800.00. i was issued a DAT with code 165.40 can someone help me?

Dear Sir or Madame: You have been charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Penal Law § 165.40 states that:"...

Do I need a traffic lawer?

Dear Sir or Madame: New York maintains a driving record for any out of state driver who is convicted of a moving violation in New York. •The...

I have a Misdemeanor 7th degree arrest in Yonkers, New York that was not disposed of since Sept.of 2002

Dear Sir or Madame: There is no such thing as a "Misdemeanor 7th Degree in New York. A misdemeanor is a crime. New York law defines a...