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I live in NY where payday loans are illegal. I was so desperate and needed money. I used the address
of a shipping company in Delaware that has virtual PO boxes. I borrowed 4 loans, a total of $5,000. It seems like a lot but it barely scratched the surface. It was a very poor decision and I... View More 
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
Don’t bring anything up with the DA/AG. Pay the loan back and if you cannot, contact the company to modify it/make a payment plan. They have way bigger fish to fry.
I can prove that without my money, he wouldn't have gotten the mortgage.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
The rights the asker has to remove an unwed domestically violent co-owner from her deed is a partition action in Supreme Court. That requires a lawyer's assistance to file all the correct paperwork with the court and proceed through trial if necessary. The domestic violence is irrelevant. The... View More
I got a protection from abuse against the plaintiff previously. His harrassing and threating nature continued during child exchange so I had to call the police. His lawyer openly admitted that she went to the police and told them not to take my calls seriously. The lawyer and the plaintiff are... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
You can take several steps to address this situation. First, document everything meticulously, including the lawyer's admission and any incidents of harassment or threats during child exchanges. This documentation will be crucial for any legal proceedings.
Next, consider filing a... View More
I have an order of protection against my abusive husband.
I am not a citizen and I might apply for naturalization soon.
I am worried about the Good Moral Character requirement.
I suspect that I might find drugs and I want to make sure not to be committing possession in... View More
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answered on Jul 12, 2024
You’re not committing possession if you bring the drugs to the local police department and tell them where you found them. Either that or you dispose of them properly (I don’t know what type of drugs they are, but use your head).
Feb 24th I went to the Native American owned gas station. Got gas. Went to a regular store to get cigarettes and my card was declined because the Indian gas station put a hold on my card. I went back to the gas station asked why they put a hold on my card and they said it was my bank not them. But... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2024
My initial answer is that local police do not have the power (lack of jurisdiction) to arrest you for this, but there are complexities in the law. Here is my attempt to explain them.
The ability of local police to arrest someone for an alleged crime like assault that occurred on Native... View More
1996 I caught a sex offense I did 3 years on probation one year in jail in the state of Florida fast forward 30 years I moved to Chemung County New York I got a misdemeanor trespassing charge to which they attached sex offender conditions for because the judge did not believe the State of Florida... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Double jeopardy typically applies when someone is tried twice for the same offense. In your case, it seems you're dealing with a new charge (trespassing) in a different state, so double jeopardy likely doesn't apply... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
With me generally nothing. Although if it involves some research or extensive document review, I will charge my regular hourly rate. But I offer a free consultation.
I don't feel comfortable with this after 20 years of both prison and supervision.
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
You can petition the judge to request a change in your post-supervision status. Judges can consider requests based on personal circumstances, but it's important to present a compelling case. Detail your concerns and how continued supervision might help you adjust.
Consult with your... View More
I recently reported someone to the FBI and today my google account got subpoenaed by them and a federal court , I’m unsure on what it means
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
The same thing happened to me in college when I was downloading music illegally from Napster. Nothing happened. As long as there is nothing illegal on your Google account, I wouldn’t worry about it. Chances are they’re not even going to execute the subpoena and look at it, but if they do, you... View More
I had someone file a false police report about me accusing me of domestic violence. When I requested a FOIL of the police reports, it came redacted . It involved going through an appeal process by our town mayor to get an unredacted version
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're asking about the implications of receiving a redacted police report in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Let me address your question:
1. Redaction itself is not necessarily indicative of a cover-up. There are legitimate reasons why... View More
Worker A was given a candy as they left for the day by Worker B. Worker B did not tell Worker A that the candy was laced with THC. Worker A was hospitalized 2 days for drug toxicity. The manager for both workers is trying to prevent and coerce Worker A to not report anything and to pay her own... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Worker A has a civil cause of action for battery against worker B, as worker B intended to cause harmful of offensive contact and did cause harmful or offensive contact. Giving the candy over satisfies the prong for "contact". There may be criminal liability too, but worker A should hire... View More
They found a percaset misdemeanor possession in the house.so should a person challenge the violation of the warrant ?and can a successful suppression of the warrant in the house ,help with the 2 alleged sales prior to the search warrant?
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
Your lawyer can try to suppress the evidence by having a suppression hearing.
To suppress evidence found during a search of a house, the defense attorney may argue the following points:
1. Invalid Search Warrant: The defense could argue that the search warrant was invalid. This... View More
The Chief of police will not transfer the case. Numerous requests made. The crime has not been investigated due to corruption and Misconduct within the police department.
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To request a criminal investigation by the New York State Troopers when a local police department is not cooperating, you can take the following steps:
1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of the crime, your interactions with local police, and reasons for suspecting corruption or... View More
lost his wallet. To make a long story short, I ended up giving him more than $1,000. At one point, he left a fake Rolex watch in my car. I later learned the watch was fake, thus confirming that I really had been swindled.
I want to file a police report, but they are claiming this was an... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This is a civil issue. File a claim against him in small claims court for the $1000 plus fees and expenses.
answered on Jun 7, 2024
A person could definitely be detained without bail on a probation violation. It would depend upon the seriousness of the violation, the apparent strength of the evidence of the violation, and the person's overall track record on probation.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
Dealing with a situation where you feel conspired against due to jealousy can be very distressing. If you believe this conspiracy involves illegal activities or threats against you, seeking the advice of a criminal lawyer is a good step. A criminal lawyer can help you understand your rights and the... View More
i am being accused of petit larceny in Bronx County NY, but live in another county about 80 miles from there. what happens if the person accusing me goes to the police? will a warrant be issued? is the warrant good across NYS or only in Bronx County?
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
A warrant could be issued if the police believe the person and if the person articulates that you have committed a crime.. It comes down to the credibility of the person making the police report. As to the second issue, the warrant is statewide and You can be arrested in your county and returned to... View More
I'm being harassed, and now must sit for a deposition. Assuming some of the questions will most likely be used to find personal information to harass me further... while other questions could be used again me in criminal charges... can I just object to these questions and refuse to answer them?
answered on Jun 15, 2024
You should consult with an attorney and have an attorney with you at the deposition.
It is not clear why you have to sit for a deposition, very unusual for a Family Court case.
In general terms, if you do not answer a question at a deposition, you could be held in contempt or your... View More
I signed a contract the sale didn't go through because sellers lawyer messed up and said a bunch of stuff. Regardless, I'm in court over this issue. But I realized that the contract that the sellers attorney submitted my signature is a electronic forgery. I tried to file police charges on... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
You cannot bring charges as a private citizen, although you can report a crime to a district attorney among other authorities (e.g. the disciplinary committee). The DA's office files criminal charges on behalf of the people of the state. You will also want to ensure that you have properly... View More
I walked into a grocery store with a half eaten bag of chips I bought from a drug store (worth literally $1.50) and walked around a bit since I was only grabbing a few things and did not want to get my chip fingers over what I was going to buy.
I threw away my bag of chips and took a napkin... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Although your question is posted under "Criminal Law," it appears that no criminal action was taken, and that instead, you are wondering about your rights in terms of civil action related to your treatment at the store??? If that's the case, you could reach out to attorneys to... View More
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