Grand larceny in the 3rd
The possible sentence will range depending on a variety of factors, including whether you have a prior conviction, what that conviction is for, etc. Speak with an attorney about your specific case facts to get a better understanding of where you stand.
The first time I was plead down to disorderly conduct if I stayed out of trouble for a year. Will i serve jail time this time ?
Though jail is not likely, the DA's office will likely take the case more seriously than the previous one since it is not your first arrest. Nonetheless, a non-criminal disposition is still possible. Speak with your attorney and make sure he/she knows about your previous case.
i took the package and ran into a golf course and hod then gave myself up
If this is your first arrest, your attorney should be looking for a non-criminal disposition. However, more details about your case are necessary to have a better understanding of what exactly you're facing. Contact an attorney in the area to discuss the case facts.
My son is incarcerated in the state of New York.it is a criminal case.
Where in New York is your son's case? You should contact an attorney and provide your son's information - they should be able to look up his case and can guide you from there.
Do you know which county your son needs legal help in? You should contact attorneys who practice in the jurisdiction to see if they can assist your son.
My estranged wife who I havent had contact with in or seen in a year filed an order of protection against me. She is using random text messages from june 2018 i sent her. They were pretty hard but we were arguing and it was out of anger. She also accused me of threatning her and her family with an... Read more »
If she has already filed a petition for an order of protection, you will have to appear in family court. You should speak with an attorney to go over the specifics of your case, including the issue of her green card, as that can certainly go to her credibility. If you still have the messages... Read more »
Unless there is an order of protection in place, then you may still talk to him. If there is an order of protection against him in your favor, then any contact with him can get him into further trouble.
If you want to pursue criminal action, you can file a complaint with the police. Depending on the case facts, it is possible that the individual will be charged with unlawful surveillance.
a robbery happened and they think I have something to do with it but the day it happened I was at home with my roommate and girlfriend and they already told investigators this
What do you mean they took money? If there is evidence that you committed a crime, then they may very well arrest you. However, if you have evidence that you were somewhere else at the time of the incident, you should have an attorney relay that information to investigators. Do not make any... Read more »
There are various degrees of this type of crime, so the potential sentence depends on which charge is brought - a misdemeanor exposes you to up to one year in jail, while a felony can carry a potential prison sentence of at least one year.
If the home address is listed on the order, you should go to court to have the order of protection modified.
The person is saying I’m harrassing her when I never contacted her at all, not once and a lawyer just randomly called me today to tell me I can potentially be charged with stuff if I don’t leave her alone, and I never ever contacted her
Yes, an attorney can contact you but you have no obligation to speak with them. If you believe you are at risk of being accused of a crime, you should contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss the details of the matter. If you are contacted by law enforcement at any point, do not make any... Read more »
Petit larceny is a misdemeanor, which is a crime. However, just because you were arrested for petit larceny, it does not mean that you will be convicted. It is very possible to walk away with either a violation or a dismissal, depending on the case facts, especially if it is your first offense.
Many factors go into determining whether it is in the defendant's best interest to testify, it is impossible to simply say yes or no. An attorney can provide you with a better answer when they have more specific details about the case, as well as a better understanding of the evidence.
A class A misdemeanor is a crime that carries a sentence of up to one year in jail. It is less severe than a felony, but nonetheless will leave you with a criminal record if convicted.
In New York, petit larceny is a misdemeanor that carries a sentence up to one year in jail. If convicted, you will have a semi-permanent criminal record. A petit larceny conviction will, at the very least, remain on your record for ten years, when you will then be able to apply for a sealing if you... Read more »
I was 16 when we started dating and he was 15.
The age of consent in New York is 17 - this means that if you are currently 17 years old and dating a 16 year old, you can potentially be charged with a sex offense if it is a sexual relationship.
If your employer is in the same state where you were convicted, then a felony conviction will likely appear. If it is in a different state, there is a possibility that it may not show up.
Yes, a felony conviction will appear on a background check. Depending on a variety of eligibility factors, you can apply to have your conviction sealed by the court where you were sentenced. You certainly meet the required time period (ten years) but you will need to determine if it is an eligible... Read more »
Arrested. Out on bail. Pay for defense attorney or rely on free legal aid. I do not have much money.
The decision to hire a private attorney or go with a public defender is solely up to you. If you qualify for a court appointed attorney, then you can stick with them, with the understanding that you don’t get to choose who it is - you will have whoever the court assigns. The accusations against... Read more »
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