Someone at work has given me the password to HR gmail account. They told me to look in it for something related to my company trying to terminate me. I looked but cleared my browser history. I mistakenly kept the password in a draft message in my email gmail account. What criminally can I be... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Although you "could be charged" by the police for a violation or low-level misdemeanor (like criminal mischief), the DA will probably decline to prosecute and even if they do, nothing will likely come of it. You lacked the "Mens Rea" (or guilty mind) for a more serious criminal... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2018
That’s a general question and it depends largely on the individual circumstances, but here is my shot; it is likely not illegal nor a civil tort to generally “suggest “X” should be raped”.
The second statement has a better chance being viable in civil court, under the theory of... View More
The cops never questioned him and told me they couldn't arrest him even though their were witnesses who saw him come into my house
answered on Jun 14, 2018
There probably was not probably cause at the time to make an arrest, absent a complainant. You have a viable complaint for trespassing and your brother has one for assault/battery. Thus, you or your brother needs to file a report/information/complaint with the Police Department OR directly to the... View More
Following Kiobel v Royal Dutch Petroleum (and, perhaps, Jesner v Arab Bank, PLC) do district courts still have original jurisdiction over acts of piracy committed on international waters?
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Probably not, unless said courts are in the same physical jurisdiction where the ship that was victimized is registered. The court of original jurisdiction is where the (non-pirate) ship is registered. For example, many cruse lines register native to the Bahamas; if one of those vessels were... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You probably can't from the courts side, but rather would have to go in person. I would call the clerk of the court where you paid the summons and inquire. That said, you could contact the company who issued the money order and, if you have a reference # or maybe even just your name and the... View More
Court of claims petition has already been filed and will be heard August 1st 2018.
Greaves v. State, 2011 slip Op 21473 is the most useful example for his issue. This argument is very solid and easily winnable and I'm trying to help this person obtain a lawyer to finish what has been... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
I'm happy to consult you and/or your friend free of charge; my cell phone # is 914-912-1555.
What legal argument (technicality/"flaw") are you referencing in the above opinions? Also, note said opinions are not binding caselaw, but rather persuasive precident/caselaw.... View More
Is it possible????
16 will be 17 in 2 weeks and wants to live with me.. The other parent has full custody. Went to court and the law gaurdain says he is one the childs side but states he doesnt want her to live with me. She states she wants a new law gaurdian because he isnt doing what she... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Yes she can ask for another attorney and be appointed one. Even though she is still a minor, at 17 she is of suitable age and discretion to have a say in custody.
Also, what sort of proceeding are you in court for? The other parent would not have full custody unless granted by the court,... View More
MSI is a Taiwanese company with its US headquarters in California. They sell their computers through Best Buy and other retailers present in New York State. I would like to sue MSI because firmware I downloaded from their website crippled my computer and I believe they are responsible for providing... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
You can try to sue anyone in any court; but not necessarily with success. In this case, the small claims court lacks personal jurisdiction over the alien company, located in California. Also, what are the damages? If more than $3000 in villages and towns or $5000 in cities, the small claims court... View More
I recently agreed to sublet an apartment from a sublandlord for the summer dates May 20th - July 31st. I provided an $800 security deposit before the move-in date. When I moved in on May 20th, I paid a prorated rent of $324 for the rest of May and then also paid my June rent on the 1st of $800. No... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
No, unless you or someone you AB&Bed it to damaged the apartment to the tune of $800. Sue the landlord in small claims court for the $800. You have a good chance of prevailing. The landlord May argue you breached a term of the lease (oral or written); however, this defense will be difficult... View More
Afraid too and want to just flee because I can not go back there. Do you think if I talk to my probation officer she will understand and not violate me???
answered on Jun 1, 2018
It depends, but you should, or have an attorney on your behalf, speak to your probation officer and explain the situation.
Was staying in the sober living house a condition of your probation? What was the nature of the "unsafe environment? A difference between either of these... View More
I am a minor, my phone was taken as evidence during an arrest of attempt of burglary. I did not give them my password. They took my phone. It has picture of me and marijuana. Is this bad?
answered on May 30, 2018
Not really; but you should consult an attorney. They cannot break into your phone or look at your call records without getting a warrant from a judge. HOWEVER, if the picture was ON YOUR LOCKSCREEN AND THUS IN “PLAIN VIEW” they likely have “PROBABLE CAUSE”, considered it was seized and... View More
Buy Sell Agreement required us to purchase life insurance naming each other as beneficiary. My partner passed away and I was sent a check for the life insurance proceeds. (He was the owner of the policy and paid the premiums, I was the beneficiary). I signed the check over to the Estate (did not... View More
answered on May 30, 2018
Marital property in all likelihood but more facts are needed. We offer a free consultation at 914-912-1555.
Hope this helps/we can get
The home owner admits in the deposition they did that the person was given the key by the home owner and the key was where the home owner told the person to leave the key when they where done working for the day. The home owner had left for the day. Nobody was in the home when the crime was... View More
answered on May 26, 2018
You can argue the defendant was invited into the home, but that is no excuse for any crime he committed therein.
Burglary in NY is (1) entering the premises of another (2) with the INTENT of committing a CRIME THEREIN
So the evidentiary burden is on the prosecution to prove beyond... View More
answered on May 26, 2018
It depends if the YMCA successfully prevailed on something called either a "Non-Payment Summary Proceeding" , or a "holdover Summary Proceeding" (the former if you didn't pay rent or the latter if you held over your lease and they gave you 30 days notice to vacate) AND THEY... View More
Loan amount is for $3970.45
answered on May 21, 2018
Hire an attorney to write a cease and desist letter stopping the collection of the loan and/or wait until the sue you and then fight it out.
With a c & d letter and an attorney communicating with them, you should be able to make a good deal to pay it off for way less than half and you... View More
answered on May 14, 2018
More info is needed but "non-TVB" means the traffic violation beuro is not assigned to it. What was it for? Let me know bc it likely is a low-level or unclassified criminal misdemeanor, meaning you should get a lawyer to accompany you to the criminal court on the date given. For example,... View More
Hello. I have a 1-year lease in an apartment in NYC that ends at the end of September. I need to move by August 1st to New Jersey since I was admitted to graduate school. I initially obtained my lease (6 years ago) by assignment of the lease of the previous tenant who moved out a few months prior... View More
answered on May 14, 2018
The language in the lease prevails. I could do a quick review of it inexpensively. If you want to have a free phone consultation call my cell at 914-912-1555
Best
Aubrey
Wwe were both in nys prison and my mother living in PA petitioned tioga county ny to remove all three from foster care and was granted custody. Since our return from prison my mother has split the kids up giving me our oldest and our younger two to their father. Not having gone through court,... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
It depends on if you have any rights to physical custody and legal custody, but in the absence of any right to physical custody you cannot. If you would like to talk about this I can be reached at 914-912-1555. Best. Aubrey
answered on May 11, 2018
There is no specific age, and the language is similar to that of the service statute.
The child cannot be the sole decision-maker in who has custody, but a child of “suitable age and discretion” can have input. The more sophisticated the child and the better the understanding the... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
Immediately call child protective services. They have to, by law, send two agents over today to ensure that your daughter is safe. Then I would file for custody in family court in for an injunction protecting your daughter. I offer a free phone consultation and handle these cases routinely. If you... View More
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