In receipt of psilocybin, microdose, from Canada to New York. The package was confiscated at US Customs but repackaged and delivered to the residence. Then a few days later a notice was received saying, ..."You will be receiving correspondence from our fines, penalties, and forfeitures branch... Read more »
answered on Sep 1, 2022
You should definitely be consulting an attorney. This appears to be what is known as a controlled redeliver.
I am considering to take a legal action against my tenants on 1st floor in my rental house (legal 2-family) due to tenants behaviors as follows:
- Repeatedly using my private garage without my permission;
- Repeatedly opening my private letters, and sealed them back;
-... Read more »
answered on Jul 25, 2022
If your tenants do not have the protection of an unexpired current lease and are not rent regulated, you may commence a holdover proceeding to recover possession of the apartment. Strongly recommend retaining an experienced landlord/tenant attorney to assist you with the process.
answered on Jan 25, 2022
Depends on the law in each state. However, accepting cash is legal. The problem is whether the deed can be filed, which serves as notice to the world that the person who paid cash for the property is the true owner. The deed should be corrected pursuant to the terms of the written contract of... Read more »
Warrent can he be charged for them
answered on Nov 17, 2021
So long as the warrant is legal, and the search does not greatly exceed the scope of the warrant, then yes, whatever the feds find can be used as a basis of prosecution. A search which greatly exceeds the scope of a warrant would be like where the warrant orders the federal agents to search for... Read more »
I am active duty Army station at Fort Drum, New York. My residence is back in Carriere, MS on the Hancock County side. Is there any exemptment for soldiers stationed away from home? If so, what will I need to do to let the court know?
answered on Oct 9, 2021
There are military law attorneys on this forum who have experience with such matters, and they could answer best. But your post remains open for a day, and it is probably best to take some form of action without further delay. You could show the notice to your commanding officer and request their... Read more »
I wanted to know if i would go to jail if the crosswalk sign said to stop and i passed but the traffic light told the car to go almost hitting me. I dont know if this makes any sense...
answered on Jul 30, 2021
No one goes to jail for most traffic offenses (other than leaving the scene or reckless driving in some states).
If someone is in the crosswalk traffic has to stop. If no one is in it and traffic has a green light they may proceed.
I have evidence in drug activity corruption harassment sexual harassment I all listed above and a few other officials in the city
answered on Jul 28, 2021
If you wish to report corruption involving local and state elected officials, you should report the matter to the Office of the Comptroller, https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , which is charged with fighting corruption. You do not have legal standing to file suit on such matters. As for... Read more »
I have text history of giving him this money but I’m not sure if that’s considered legitimate evidence. This man continuously ghosts me everytime after he promised he would get it to me.
answered on Jul 5, 2021
Yes, you can. Text history is a form of proof if it clearly indicates the debt and the other party did not dispute.
answered on Jun 7, 2021
It can be referred to the DA by the Family court judge but is almost never done.
Hospitals knowledge of errors made after asking patient for her wrist, to look at ID Bracelet. Sudden room change, bed and all down hall across from psychiatrists/nursing staff front desk. Reason? Was told a emergency came in. The emergency discovered years later due to fraud concealment and... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2021
An attorney who works with medical malpractice cases would be able to evaluate such a case. It could sometimes require a considerable level of evaluation to determine whether negligence rises to the level of criminal negligence. This appears to be a complex case and would likely require detailed... Read more »
answered on May 3, 2021
You can truthfully answer that you have not been convicted if your disposition was expunged. However, there are applications such as a pistol permit and certain employment where the permit officer or HR office should be consulted. Some require disclosure of all cases even those that were... Read more »
They are also allowed to not initially secure proper accommodation for foreign applicants who come here and work and pay taxes. This entire experience caused me to loose stable income because I had to migrate because the immigrant visa with a one year extension was about to expire and neither the... Read more »
answered on Apr 5, 2021
Many of the things you say lead us to believe that your situation is quite unusual, and for that reason you really need to speak with an immigration attorney so s/he can advise you on your options based on your particular circumstances.
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Assuming that this is a serious question, we recommend a review of New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 155.05 where "Larceny" is defined.
answered on Mar 23, 2021
An attorney who deals with healthcare law and HIPAA could be a starting point, and depending on more information, possibly a medical malpractice attorney or civil litigation attorney, based on the issues that emerge in making a more detailed assessment. You could use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer)... Read more »
Use That info to get him out of trouble
answered on Nov 4, 2020
Proceed with caution and with a defense attorney bc if you were a witness to a crime and didnt come forward, they may think you were acting in concert or part of the crime.
Federal probation Northern district Albany NY
answered on Nov 3, 2020
Consult weit your defense attorney. They can contact the officer and likely help iron out any issues if the law isn't being followed.
If you cant get in touch with them you can either hire a private attorney or contact a free service.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New... Read more »
Hello. I'm wanted in the USA. While I was on bond I managed to get out of the country because I was very scared of consequences(prison). In that foreign country I've bought a fake death certificate and mailed(under different name) it to US court that handles my case(very stupid idea).... Read more »
answered on Oct 13, 2020
You’re going to want to hire an attorney now to negotiate several things. People make mistakes. Feel free to reach out to me (or any other Justia attorney who handles these matters to help you with your situation. My contact information is in my profile. Don’t just “face the music,”... Read more »
I do not have a copy of my arrest record or the number I was assigned, probation office said everything is in archives and nothing will come up with my name on it. I was arrested under my married name
answered on Sep 30, 2020
Depending on the crime and if you have been clean for 10 years you may be eligible to have your case sealed. Your case should be on microfiche at the courthouse and you will have to order it. You need to bring id with your married name. Once you receive the papers... call us and we will review... Read more »
Can they now fix the immigration statues? Now that they are 18 ?
answered on Aug 9, 2020
More information is needed. The facts are unclear, but you suggest that there is a final order of removal/deportation. This significantly complicates matters.
There are risks. Did you just turn18 years old? What, if any, form of relief is available? A series of other facts still remain... Read more »
She knew months before the child was born I wasn’t his father but the day he was born had me sign the documents and I believed to be the father i was with her for 11 years and help please
answered on Jul 15, 2020
You don't say how long ago you signed the papers so it is difficult to give you an answer as that is a critical piece of information. However, based upon what you have said, you may be able to set aside the acknowledgment of paternity based upon fraud.
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