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  • Records & Sealing

What Is an ACD in New York? Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal Explained

An ACD puts a New York criminal case on hold, then dismisses and seals it if you stay out of trouble. How it works and who qualifies.
  • DWI & DUI

What Does DWAI Mean in New York?

DWAI means driving while ability impaired. The three types of DWAI in New York, which ones are crimes, first-offense penalties, and what to do next.
  • Sex Offenses & Internet Charges

New York Sex Offender Registry: Levels, Rules and How Long You Register

How New York's sex offender registry works: SORA risk levels 1, 2 and 3, how long you register, who can see your information and how levels change.
  • Traffic & License

How Many Points is a Speeding Ticket in New York?

New York speeding ticket points by mph over the limit, the 11-points-in-24-months suspension rule after Feb 16, 2026, and Driver Responsibility Assessment fees.
  • Drug & Weapons Charges

What is Constructive Possession in New York? Drugs, Guns and Shared Spaces

Constructive possession lets New York charge you for drugs or a gun you never held. How it works, the car presumptions and common defenses.
  • Court Process

What Happens at an Arraignment in New York? A Syracuse Guide

What happens at an arraignment in New York: charges, your right to a lawyer, pleas, release or bail, orders of protection and your next court date.
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