It may be possible to get the charge reduced, however it may depend on on what your prior conviction was for. If it was for something similar, the possibility for a significant reduction in the charge may diminish. You should speak to an attorney ASAP to discuss the case in more detail, so a better... View More

The criminal charges are separate from the DMV refusal case. You will still need to deal with the criminal case, but depending on how the DMV case goes, you might get some testimony at the DMV that helps in the criminal case. Did the DMV judge give you your license back due to the officer not... View More

A person on probation cannot be charged again for the same DWI, because they already plead guilty. However, someone on probation can be charged with a violation of probation. A violation of probation, if proven, would subject the person to a sentence up to the maximum for the charge that they are... View More

A first offense DWI with no aggravating factors may be able to be reduced to a DWAI violation, but it will depend on the BAC. The Westchester DA's office is very specific about how they handle different BAC readings. You should hire an attorney, so that can try to get the paperwork from the... View More

Operating without headlights on at night might be grounds to pull someone over, but that alone isn't the basis for an arrest. There would need to be evidence of impairment or intoxication to give an officer probable cause for arrest on a DUI charge.

The court that has jurisdiction to hear a criminal case is the court in the county/city/town that the alleged crime occurred in. So if the crime occurred in Puerto Rico, it could not be transferred to somewhere outside Puerto Rico.

It will depend on the situation, including if you were under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, if you were driving in an aggressive or illegal way and if you left the scene. You should speak to a criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss your particular situation.

Motions on a criminal case would be filed with both the court and the DA. However, for 180.80, it is usually an oral motion, made by the attorney, if there isn't a felony hearing or grand jury indictment on an incarcerated defendant within a certain amount of time. I have personally never seen... View More

The police will put together all evidence on the case, regardless of a warrant being issued or not.

If they want you to come in, they are probably going to have detectives there to arrest you, which is likely mandatory for their insurance company to cover any losses. They might be able to prove that you took something from the video, but it is hard to say if they are going to be able to prove... View More

You need an attorney to fully review the facts of the case. It may be possible to have evidence suppressed if procedures were not followed properly , or if there was no basis for the stop. No attorney in this forum is going to be able to say if it can be thrown out without a full review. If you... View More

Unfortunately, it does not matter where you move to, the NY record can't be expunged. However, it may be able to be sealed after 10 years, but that does nothing for you over the next 7 years.

If there is an order of protection, ordering you to stay away from a particular person, you should not go in front of that protected-person's house. That may be considered a violation of the order of protection.

I'm not sure what your question is. If you were convicted of a DWI, you should have had a lawyer representing you and advising you about the consequences of a guilty plea or conviction after trial. A criminal conviction goes on your record and stays on your record. If it has been over 10 years... View More

You can't "drop" the charges, but you can relate your wishes to the prosecutor, for the prosecutor to consider in determining what to do. You can also refuse to participate in the prosecution. Speak to your son's attorney to get some direction from him or her.

If you refuse to take a chemical test (breath, blood or urine), the DMV can revoke your license for one year. During that one year time period, you will not be able to get a conditional license unless you plea guilty or are found guilty of a DWI related offense. Additionally, your refusal may be... View More

I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but you can go to the clerk's office of the court that the case was in to find out what happened. You should also be able to get a certificate of disposition from the court if the case was finished.

If you are talking about a... View More

If this is your first offense, it is not likely that you will be facing jail time, and probably not even probation. It is possible that the charge will be reduced to a non-criminal offense. You should hire an attorney to discuss the specifics of the case with, so you know exactly what you are... View More

Probation officers can make recommendations, but they don't overrule the judge. You should speak to your attorney directly about this to see how your judge handles the recommendations of the probation officer in the pre-sentencing report. If the probation officer writes in the report that she... View More

It is possible that you would get extradited, it will depend on whether or not NY wants to send people to get you to bring you back to NY. You may be held in custody in Arizona for a period of time while NY decides if they want to come and get you.