First of all, if one can afford a private attorney, then one should not be using public defenders. Public defenders are for the indigent, people...

Trespassing

"ACD" is short for "Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal." It is one way that the law recognizes the fact that most people who get in trouble...

I am looking for a way out of a conspiracy charge.

You should sit down with your lawyer and ask these questions of him or her. It may be a situation where your lawyer actually is doing all that...

Im 17 years old living in the new york state...can i legally leave and not get in trouble??

Unless you're married or in the military, you're probably going to need your parents' consent. Otherwise, you could be considered a runaway. ...

What is an article 15 charge under New York criminal code

An Article 15 is a military proceeding, not a state criminal charge. It allows your C.O. to deal with minor violations of the Uniform Code of...

How much time can you serve for not regestry your address for the past 10 years it a class e felony

This is a violation of Correction Law 168-t. It's an E felony for the first offense, which can be punished by a prison sentence ranging from 1...

How can I get a wrongful conviction overturn?

On these facts, it is extremely unlikely that you would be able to withdraw your guilty plea. It appears to have been knowing and voluntary, and...

My son was charged with a class E felony for downloading child pornography what is the sentence does he need a paid lawyer

Defending child pornography cases can be very tricky, and can require not only the lawyer's time but also the work of various experts. This can be...

You don't give enough facts to answer this. There are circumstances which might make a sentence inappropriate. For example, he might have been a...

Can I be sued in a Common Law Court for stealing?

Sure, it's possible. Like most people, you appear not to know that criminal prosecutions and civil lawsuits are two entirely different...