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Will I never be allowed to visit an inmate while on probation or could she change her mind
Is there any legal recourse? The bank has been dishonest multiple times, I have by mail requested the application which they approved in my name (spelled incorrectly and wrong mothers maiden name etc) and they are refusing to send me the application. According to government websites they cannot... View More 
answered on Jul 21, 2019
The bank is right. If the card was canceled you have no damages. If you made a police report, then the police investigate the account, not you. The bank records are not yours, by your own allegation. You can sue and do a subpoena, but I am not sure what the suit would be claiming.
I just switched my education path to Political Science and wondering where I can take it
Friend worked for former border patrol, customs enforcement and secret service for Carter and Ford and has photos and documents of his involvement in drug enforcement operations, and a former boss was suppose to turn in narcotics and arrest those involved yet turned around and gave it back and did... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
Unfortunately--even if everything you said is 100% true--there is nothing anyone can do about it today. Why? Because of the extremely, long period of time that has elapsed between the time of the drug-related issues (late seventies) and now.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Contact the clerk of the court where he was prosecuted. If don't know that District then you can contact pacer.org.
I have a felony dating back to 1999, l am trying to get a promotion at work, but my past is keeping me from achieving my goals.
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Depending on what the felony convictions was for and any other past criminal history, you may be eligible to seal that conviction pursuant to CPL Section 160.59. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney in regard to this matter.
I'm a pro sae litigator as I have had to take my "family" court case to the federal court. Administrator Joan Posner ( family court is in fact a private for profit contract business.) How can I file a lawsuit against
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Who else signed the order? Was it a magistrate or judge pro tempore (they are able to sign orders)? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
Trying to figure out where to go about getting money for medical bills pain and suffering and missed work, it’s been 4 days and I’m going back to er as I’m getting dizzy can’t hear well or swallow and ringing I’m ears and head pain
answered on Jan 3, 2019
If an arrest was made and charges were brought, then there is an assistant district attorney handling your case. You can speak to them regarding the costs of your injuries and whether or not payment for such can be incorporated into a plea agreement with the defendant. If you are looking to file a... View More
A friend of mine who I am no longer in contact with pleaded guilty to a fairly serious federal felony last summer. His PSIR took place last month and along with an attachment (title "Supplement plea agreement") is still sealed. His sentencing hearing was scheduled for next week but on... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2018
A sentencing hearing can be moved for many reasons - for example, the Judge's calendar has a conflict or an attorney involved in the case needs to reschedule for their own reasons.
This is about a real estate fraud case ,where a person who had 2 lawsuits against them 1 for fraud sold a building that was not solely theirs to a developer corp,who then used their attorneys to help the person who commited fraud to force a win that ended up hurting the victim of multiple crimes... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2018
You need to speak with an attorney. Your story is heartbreaking, but without reviewing the legal documents and the court decisions it is impossible to put together a strategy for you.
answered on Oct 6, 2018
Yes. However the Supreme Court is deciding whether to overturn the separate sovereign rule this term
answered on Sep 1, 2018
Third question by same person. Time for you to start talking with your lawyer
I am on Parole and due to a call my fiance made during the beginning of our relationship, my loudness due to hearing problems I was not aware of got her scare. We have been living together before for 3 years.the reason I am on parole is because I left NY to go with her to NC with out permission,... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
It really depends on whether or not there is a TPO in place and, more importantly, whether the stairway provision has been struck from the TPO or not. If it has not, a lawyer can easily make a motion in the Family Court to have to stay away provision taken out of the order so U2 may stay together.... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
In theory yes, though cases with minors that do not involve spreading the stuff around are rare.
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Under the statute, police officers AND federal law enforcement officers are permitted to identify themselves as such. Only people who PRETEND to be police or federal law enforcement officers are violating the statute. Even for regular citizens (i.e. non police/feds) simply wearing a shirt that says... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes, if she is being charged with identity theft she is facing deportation. Immigration is an extremely complex and technical area of law. This is not merely a matter of filling out forms. What you do not know can have grave consequences and even prevent you from obtaining immigration benefits. You... View More
if i work for a business that deals with cash over 10k cash a day in NYC, and i in self defense shoot someone with a unregistered firearm in self defense, will i go to jail or what are the consequences.
answered on Oct 24, 2017
It depends. You can go to jail, and you can be charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm. Furthermore, you can be charged with a litany of offenses from the shooting. Self defense is merely an affirmative defense that can excuse the shooting, but doesn't guarantee it. I recommend... View More
their actions?
A NY retailer received $20K in credit card payments, and as a direct result, spent $10K in shipping. Only after, it was discovered the $20K was fraudulent. She is ready+willing to return the $20K. But this leaves her with a loss of $10K. Can she compel the bank or payment processor to make her... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2017
No. You owe the money back. There are criminal issues here too. Make a payment plan.
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