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Normally, the civil penalty is no admission of guilt and does not hurt your criminal case. It is the stores way of recuperating money they spend in... Read Answer
An “ACD” means that the case was dismissed, which is a good thing because it is a favorable outcome and you have no criminal history.
Yes, but judges rarely do that. I would dare say you are incorrect it is likely that the prosecution made a motion.
I could not possibly give you a primer on the NYS Penal Code and NYS Criminal Procedure Law and adequately instruct how to move the court to dismiss... Read Answer
Yes, you can still be charged with a VOP if probation is terminated.
You are charged with the crime of driving while intoxicated. We can represent you and strive to have the charge knocked down to a non-crime or... Read Answer
You will be given a citation for driving on a suspended license, which carries a heavy fine. You should speak to an attorney about how you can go... Read Answer
It depends. Your friend needs to consult his attorney.
You can retain private counsel. You can also discharge your attorney and represent yourself in court but should have a lawyer.
There are ways to get the case dismissed and sealed. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer.
Hire a criminal defense lawyer to call.
I routinely get these cases dismissed and sealed. Feel free to contact me if you are looking to hire a criminal defense lawyer.
There may be a way to get the case dismissed and sealed. The female should hire a good criminal defense lawyer.
If you are going to clear Immigration in the US then the warrant make turn up because the computers are good at matching people up despite the name... Read Answer
Get a lawyer. You should be able to get the charges reduced and not have to plead guilty to a misdemeanor. You do not have to be sentenced to jail... Read Answer
IT APPEARS AS IF CODE ENFORCEMENT IS CLAIMING THAT YOU HAVE AN ILLEGAL BASEMENT APARTMENT. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE KITCHEN AND OCCUPANTS.... Read Answer
If you made an agreement with the prosecutor, and part of that agreement is to testify truthfully against your co-defendant, then you are obligated... Read Answer
If you were arrested for a first offense petit larceny in NYC, the likely outcome is an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal, better known as an... Read Answer
No, you won't have a criminal record if you plead guilty. You are only charged with a Violation not a crime. Although the maximum fine is $250 the... Read Answer
Hire a good criminal defense lawyer.
You should check the law in the state you're in.
Fare evasion under the Penal Law is a crime so pleading guilty will give you a criminal record. However, there are ways to avoid that without you... Read Answer
He has a new and distinct case to deal with - Violation of Probation - which he can be re-sentenced on to jail time.
Generally no, however it depends on the facts & circumstances. For instance, depending on what the funds are taken for (to pay a corporate liability)... Read Answer
Your options are to cooperate with the investigation and speak with the investigator and anyone else involved or don't. It may be worth your while to... Read Answer