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The prosecutors conduct towards me was humiliating. Never talked to me and I was the victim. I want to appeal and have the case reopened.
answered on Feb 1, 2017
If you were the victim and not the defendant in the criminal matter, there is no basis for appeal. If you were wronged by the prosecutor, you might be able to sue the prosecutor for that wrong. It depends on the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More 
answered on Jan 31, 2017
A judge will refuse bail at his/her discretion, typically based on reasons provided by the DA's motion. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
We were unable to afford a third retainer to continue employing our lawyer due to the amount of money being taken for child support/child care.
answered on Jan 30, 2017
You don't provide any details about any other basis for appeal. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY,... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Here is a good guide to appealing a child support decision: http://www.spodeklawgroup.com/guide-to-filing-a-family-court-appeal-in-new-york-state/
"If you want to appeal a child support order, you need first file objection to a support magistrate’s decision and request that a Judge... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
The decision will be publicly filed in your case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2017
Was there a court decision or an insurance adjustment decision? The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA,... View More
Is flirting ilegal in new york city ? , how to handle with this issue?
i went to new york in 2010 and i heard that it is illegal to flirt ,but a officer told me that its only a
fine of 25 dollars for flirting, i dont understand since this law is old and still active but police... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2017
This sounds like false information. Sexual harassment, assault, rape, and related crimes are illegal. Don't commit those crimes. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2017
I you settled the claim with your insurance carrier, you cannot sue or appeal, unless you can establish they intentionally defrauded you. The only recourse ordinarily available is to escalate a dispute internally within the company. There certainly is no procedure to "appeal" a settlement... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2016
A person has 30 days from sentencing to file a notice of direct appeal. A CPL 440 motion can be brought any time, unless it is barred for some other reason, for Brady violations, ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, among others.
answered on Dec 30, 2016
Your question makes no sense, which is fine. You are not a lawyer. But, show the paper to your lawyer and find out what you need to do, if anything.
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answered on Nov 14, 2016
Where was he convicted? In jail? Federal court or state? I would really like to help, so please respond soon.
How can I tell if it was a big enough mistake for us to appeal the decision?
answered on Oct 13, 2016
Ask his lawyer. Without knowing more there is no way to answer.
- even if I sign would I ever be able to sue? I hear about nursing home abuse in the news and just want to make sure we'd have that option.
answered on Oct 7, 2016
An arbitration clause is not unusual. It is unusual to plan on a suit.
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answered on Sep 29, 2016
Yup, you'll just have to withdraw the appeal once settlement is finalized.
answered on Sep 21, 2016
To answer your question directly you are allowed. Practically, appeals are very technical and you will not be able to figure out all the rules and deadlines.
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answered on Sep 14, 2016
Yes, you can file a motion to extend the deadline for the appeal, no guarantee that such a motion would be granted, you'd need to show some sort of cause, grounds, or reasonable excuse.
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answered on Sep 8, 2016
No.
answered on Sep 4, 2016
Not initially. You must go up the chain, the Appellate Division, the Court of Appeals, and then the Supreme Court, and you need a Federal issue in the case.
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