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Can you be arrested for someone accusing you of sexually abusing them over 2 years ago?

If the charges are felonies, the police have five years from the time they turn 18 to make an arrest.  If there are allegations of forcible rape then there is no statute of limitation in NY.&n

Richard Southard answered 7 days ago

Do I need a lawyer to go to court if I recieved a summons for public urination?

If you are charged under the NY Health Code section 153.09 then the chareg is an unclassified midemeanor and if you plead guilty or are found guilty after trial, you would have a permanent criminal

Richard Southard answered 14 days ago

What will appear on my criminal history record if 7 years ago I was arrested for petty larceny as an adult but I was not convicted?

Unlike some other states, New York does not allow for expungment of criminal records except in rare drug treatment pleas. You say you weren't convicted of the Petit Larceny but you don't say what t

Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

If I am being charged with larceny grand theft of a fire extinguisher as a juvenile this is my first offense, what is most likely to happen?

Are you sure it's grand larceny?  I dont see how they can charge that if the value of the property is under $1000.  I don't think you have to worry about going to jail but there aren't en

Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

Should I hire an attorney regarding a misdeameanor charge brought against my daughter?

Depending on which misdemeanor(s) she is charged with, she faces possible punishment up to one year in jail and $1000 fine.  However her lack of prior arrests, her age and the small quantity o

Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

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