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Q: I was recently given a pink slip( criminal court appearance ticket) in New York City. Will this affect my h1b visa ?

The charge on the ticket is “riding a scooter inside terminal”. The attorney spoke to told me that he can either get it dismissed or plead guilty to a non-criminal violation only in nyc which would be a 50$ fine.

I am on a non-immigrant visa h1b. Does pleading guilty such a violation... Read more »

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Q: How to do I go after someone for not telling me they have an STD?

I’ve read it’s illegal for someone to have herpes and not disclose that before getting intimate. I only ever found out because he is carrying around a bottle of the pills and I confronted him. How do I pursue charges for this?

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Mar 30, 2023

If you wish to press criminal charges against the individual (having intercourse while you are knowingly infected is a misdemeanor), you would have to report the matter to the police and see if they are willing to pursue. With regard to pursuing a civil lawsuit against the individual, if the... Read more »

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Q: Hello, If on probation for CPCS 7th & assault 3rd w/new charge CPCS c felony & avg. family offense E felony

For make 100+ calls. What is the max he could get if he takes his case to trial?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Banking and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: My spouse withdrew 11grand out of joint account, without me knowing now and won't say what did with it? Legal or what

He left home over next few days withdrew money from joint account I have no idea what he did with the money he's not speaking to me he also stopped his paychecks from being deposited into account. Is it illegal we are not separated or divorced he's not even giving me money for our son or... Read more »

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Mar 28, 2023

"Illegal" presumes criminality. If the account was a joint account, it was not illegal. But you need to start a divorce action right away. You can ask the court to have him pay some of the money back. You can also get child support or spousal support. See a local matrimonial attorney right away.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: Applicability of 18 U.S. Code § 1503 - Influencing or injuring officer or juror generally

The text of the law begins "(a)Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede any grand or petit juror, or officer in or of any court of the United States, or officer who may be serving at any examination... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Business Law, Identity Theft and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: In Bronx, NY. Timeframe to receive a cease and desist order for a business that is being compromised.

My friend owns a funeral home in Bronx, NY. People he trusted over the years have locked him out of his home/business, changed passwords on accounts and access to his business website.

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Q: I was arrested in Georgia in May 2021, was released on bail in 6 months, and never had a preliminary hearing/indictment

Isn't that illegal or a violation of my rights

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 31, 2023

The criminal defense attorneys here would know this best, but you await a response for almost a week. You could try reposting under "Georgia." Some questions go unanswered, but there might be better chances of a response there. If still no response, the next option could be to reach out... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Animal / Dog Law and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: I have an order of protection against my ex is NY state. He lied to the SPCA and said I wasn’t taking care of my horses

They came, they said everything was great A++ keep doing what I’m doing. Is this considering harassment by him? Or breaking the order of protection? Yesterday he was stalking me on Reddit and commenting on a post I made abojt dogs. I did report that ti family court.

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Q: I have a charge of criminal tampering third degree times 5 and littering times 10. This is my first offense for this.

No property was damaged but the owner of this business had to clean up a mess. What is the likely outcome of this?

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Q: With an out of state felony warrant. What type of lawyer and should it be from the state where the warrant comes from.

The person is no longer a resident of that state. In jail now waiting for extradition

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for New York on
Q: I have a friend who is pregnanr and is being accosted and harrased despite a judges restaining order....what can she do

Does she go to the police or what? she needs help. he beats her and she lost a baby from beatings

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Q: what does it mean when the defense attorney asks the court for a 'commitment' in lieu of a trial?

murder 2nd and attempted murder

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for New York on
Q: Are there any states in the US that prohibit the use of intrastate banishment as a punishment for crimes?

Intrastate banishment is the practice of banning someone from smaller geographic area's within a state such as entire towns, counties, and cities. It does not include banning someone from an entire state itself.

This is not a state specific question.

Important: The crimes in... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 2, 2023

As far as I am aware, there are no states in the US that have specific laws prohibiting the use of intrastate banishment as a punishment for crimes. However, some legal experts argue that the use of intrastate banishment may violate constitutional rights such as the right to travel or due process.... Read more »

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