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answered on Jun 22, 2011
Robbery in the First Degree is when someone forcibly steals property and he causes serious physical injury to a person not involved in the crime, or he is armed with a deadly weapon, or he uses or threathens the immediate use of a dangerous instrument, or he displays what appears to be a firearm.
answered on Jun 22, 2011
No. This offense is classified as a violation and not as a crime.
answered on Jun 22, 2011
There are many different types of fraud. It is impossible to determine someone's sentence without knowing more about their situation such as, the level of fraud, the amount fraudently taken, the defendant's criminal history, etc. With more specific information, we can provide you with a... View More 
answered on Jun 1, 2011
Each of these crimes have various degrees of severity from misdemeanor up to felonies. The felonies have a 5 year statute of limitations.
answered on Jun 1, 2011
Brady and/or Rosario violations could definitely cause a mistrial. It would depend on the specific circumstances of the case.
answered on May 17, 2011
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree is a "D" felony. The statute of limitations is 5 years.
answered on May 17, 2011
Both of those charges are A misdemeanors and carry a maximum sentence of 1 year in jail. The actual sentence will depend on various factors such as the injury to the victim, the defendant's remorse, the amount of evidence or the lack of evidence, etc.
answered on May 17, 2011
It depends on whether the sentence that was imposed was determined based on the defendant's second felony conviction.
answered on May 17, 2011
Burglary 2nd Degree is a "C" violent felony. If you don't have a prior felony within the last 10 years you face a sentence between 3.5 and 15 years. If you have a prior non-violent felony the range is between 5 and 15 years and if you have a prior violent felony the range is... View More
answered on May 17, 2011
Unfortunately the police can charge whatever they think they can prove. The better question is "will the charge stick?" The police will have to prove that they observed you or your friend throw the joint in the street. If they did, then they can charge you with posession and with... View More
The supporting deposition includes information that the complaining witness observed the Defendant near the location of the scene of the crime, at the time the crime was committed. I assume the DA will intend to offer this testimony at trial, however no 710.30 notice has been served. Can I move to... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2011
Unfortunately, the answer is most likely no. Since this was not a police arranged identification procedure 710.30 notice need not be given.
answered on Apr 8, 2011
Check out the various publications put out by the NYS Division of Parole at https://www.parole.state.ny.us/publications.html
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