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Can my 17 year old use his yo on felony charges?

Asked on Feb 28th, 2014 on Criminal Law - New York
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My son is being held in the county jail with 5 felonies. He's 17 years old and never been in jail before. It was drug related. Is there a chance of him getting out of this mess he's in?
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Real Estate Attorney serving Garden City, NY at Law Offices of Hein, Waters and Klein
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Yes, Youthful Offender Treatment is available for felonies.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 8:18 PM

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Personal Injury Attorney serving New York, NY at Rothstein Law PLLC
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He can get a yo if he has not used it and is otherwise eligible.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2014 at 8:10 PM

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