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What can I do regarding this?
answered on Mar 11, 2023
Depends on the contents of the severance agreement, what was specifically said in the social media comments and who they were shared with, and whether what they said was opinion or false facts. There could be a defamation claim here; depending on severance agreement, maybe breach of contract as... View More 
If it's not, what do I do about it?
answered on Mar 11, 2023
While there are some exceptions, it is typically illegal for a company to not hire you in New York based solely on a positive drug test for THC. If that's what they did, and why they did it, and no exceptions apply, you can sue them.
Arrest happened 8 years ago and all supporting documents are missing. The case ended up getting an adjournment in contemplation of a dismissal and was dismissed and sealed. I need a court certified record that it either was dismissed or that no record exists.
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Go to the criminal clerk in the courthouse where the case was located. Request a Certificate of Disposition. They should be able to find it with your name and date of birth; and, if not, they'll give you a "no records" certificate. Should cost you between $5 - $15.
This is for New York
answered on Feb 15, 2020
It means the people provided their certificate of compliance under the new discovery laws and are ready for trial. Your bail was continued from the prior date (remains the same).
answered on Feb 8, 2020
Typically no. But if you use it to harm or threaten someone it can be unlawful possession as an "imitation pistol" (in addition to charges related to the threat/harm). You also can't have it on school grounds or certain other properties. If you're carrying it openly and... View More
I was stopped at the door and they asked me to hand everything over, which I did, and I complied with what both the store workers asked of me and the police officers asked me, as I do not remember what I attempted to steal due to the fact that I was in a manic impulsive episode and I had blacked... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2020
If you don't have the money for a lawyer, ask the Court for Legal Aid to be assigned.
If you have no record, the most likely outcome (depending on what county you're in/who the DA is/who the judge is) would be an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (stay out of trouble for 6... View More
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