I agree. The tickets do not disappear and there might very well be a warrant for your arrest because you did not appear in court on the day that...

How Much Time for a class b felony (x6)with a prior class b felony

The answer depends on whether his prior felony was violent or non-violent. If the prior felony was violent, then he is looking at anywhere from 6...

In NY, what is the most likely judicial outcome for a 15 year old who committed a robbery?

You don't say whether the 15 year old is being prosecuted in Family Court or Criminal Court. The two are very different. If he is being...

What is a no knock search warrant?

The answer to your last question us that once the police enter your home with a search warrant, they will detain everyone inside the home, so you...

Enter your question here. Handed over stolen merchandise, then physically confronted by security. Defended myself. Now what?.

I have to agree with my colleagues. Your rights were not violated. Even if you did not punch the security guard, the store's security likely...

Obstructing Governmental Administration is a class "A" misdemeanor that carries a jail sentence of up to a year. It's one of those "default"...

Should I response yes to being convicted of a crime or offense?

To answer my colleague's question, when a case is sealed in NY, a court order is required to "unseal" the court file for purposes of gaining access...

Should I response yes to being convicted of a crime or offense?

Any lawyer who recommended that you do anything other than tell the truth would be risking serious ethical violations. With that said, Penal Law...

NYC Public Urination Penalty question

Urinating in public is a violation of New York City Administrative Code § 16-118(6). It is a violation and not a crime. That means even in the...

My sister was caught with 3 keys! if she gets a good lawyer would she have to still do time?

This is not an easy question to answer because there are many factors that have to be considered. I assume you mean three kilos of cocaine or...