It should be sealed in approximately one business day.

Will I have a criminal record for a Minor misdemeanor?

It's not as simple as paying a fine and having a case go away. Usually the prosecution will make some kind of offer, either early on in the case...

Is there any way to be relieved of my SORA registration obligation?

If you are classified as a Level 2 or 3 risk, you may submit a Petition for Modification under N.Y. Corrections Law Section 168-o. This is a...

This guy at university stole my computer and started harassing me in public so i kicked him in the balls. Can he press charges?

Yes, he could report this to the police and the police could arrest you for assault. You could also report the theft of your computer and possibly...

I was wondering if I should expect to face jail time?

Jail time is technically possible but extremely unlikely, especially because it's your first time. There is a good chance the prosecutor will...

How can I clean or seal my drug charge felonies

If you completed a court-sanctioned substance abuse treatment program, you may be eligible for "conditional sealing" under the 2009 Drug Law Reform...

Thisguy idatedkeeps walking by my house and looks deunk everytime i call police hes not yhere anymore what can i do to get him

If you fear for your safety, you might convince the police to arrest him for stalking under Penal Law Section 120.45.

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Your friend needs a criminal defense lawyer. If he can't afford one, a public defender has been assigned to represent him.

I was falsely arrested in NYC by the police. After being arraigned and released on my recognizance, the DA finally dismissed the

Whether you were falsely arrested turns on whether the police had probable cause to arrest you. Probable cause is a low standard, but it's hard to...

Get some one arrested

Discuss with the police how this person has broken the law. To make an arrest, police need probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.