tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post1392214588686423686..comments2023-01-04T02:09:40.565-05:00Comments on Albany Lawyer: I've been rated ... and they actually said nice thingsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-13556897851667694882009-08-30T16:37:39.416-04:002009-08-30T16:37:39.416-04:00I usually would not have access to my client's...I usually would not have access to my client's information until they contact me. If they fax me their info first, then I'd read it before I met them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-18557949255634613602009-08-30T05:57:23.948-04:002009-08-30T05:57:23.948-04:00HI. I ran across your page when I was trying to f...HI. I ran across your page when I was trying to figure out the difference between a lawyer who was rated and a lawyer who was not rated. Basically, I was laying in bed thinking about how a long time ago I hired a BV rated lawyer and I was wondering if it was worth it. I mean, what would have happened if he wasn't BV rated. All I know from my experience was that he got me off pretrial. I enhancelogichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826971452222380056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-23336560361609929992008-11-12T16:22:00.000-05:002008-11-12T16:22:00.000-05:00Not all judges and prosecutors believe the ACOD is...Not all judges and prosecutors believe the ACOD is "automatic". In my opinion it is wise to hire an attorney to help with that. --WarrenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-15842777308701646312008-11-12T16:20:00.000-05:002008-11-12T16:20:00.000-05:00If this is the client's first UPM, then he/she is ...If this is the client's first UPM, then he/she is automatically entited to an ACOD Marijuana CPL 170.56.<BR/><BR/>With the ACOd, there is no conviction, thus no impairment of ability to get finacial aid. Also, if the kid is 18 or under you can get youthful offender status and record will be sealed, but it would be a same to waste that on a violation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-21906656840371387672007-04-09T21:56:00.000-04:002007-04-09T21:56:00.000-04:00Well, the police could smell marijuana, and possib...Well, the police could smell marijuana, and possibly see smoke, so there is a likelihood of probable cause. Please go on though. However, I haven't the funds to hire a lawyer. (18 year old, working for family business without pay) I have heard that I can A) achieve an ACOD, B) have it lowered to a lesser, non-drug charge, or C) request a lab report, which will lead to a dismissal. What is the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-67034995156453300912007-04-08T11:49:00.000-04:002007-04-08T11:49:00.000-04:00Responding to the question from Anonymous, it is m...Responding to the question from Anonymous, it is my understanding that any drug conviction (including a UPM) renders the defendant ineligible for financial aid forever.<BR/>The big issue in your case is probably the checkpoint - these are generally unconstitutional and a good lawyer should be able to challenge it and win - unless the police actually did it correctly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942422727278141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12583005.post-50512904564546976842007-04-08T11:29:00.000-04:002007-04-08T11:29:00.000-04:00Hi Albany Lawyer. I have a question about UPM. Cli...Hi Albany Lawyer. I have a question about UPM. Client entered a police checkpoint and when the car was searched, the police found less than 1/8 ounce of marijuana. With the court appearance ticket approaching, I need to know. Does a plead of not-guilty and a subsequent being found guilty bar the defendant from all financial aid forever? If so, how can this charge be lowered? I have neither the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com