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When I own a business (e.g. bakery, coffeeshop etc.) am I LEGALLY allowed to deny service to people of a specific ethnicity (e.g. african-american), sexuality, gender etc. and/or deny them employment? I mean after all it is MY business and I can decide, whom I offer my service or who can enter my... View More 
answered on Jan 4, 2023
No, you cannot legally discriminate against patrons or employees. Yes, you can get sued.
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Regrettably, yes. Based on your question, your son is charged separately in two jurisdictions—the Bronx and Brooklyn. The matters are therefore based on separate alleged conduct, and gun counts are charged in each case. If your son is convicted in each jurisdiction, then he will be sentenced... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Dear Syracuse Relative:
If you did not do so ask your brother's attorney. Or, inquire from the court clerk. Sometimes clerks create data entry shortcuts that are for internal clerk's business only.
A similar question was asked at AVVO years ago and answered by a criminal... View More
His charges are burglary3 robbery 3 and petit larceny for stealing at rite aid he said. His bond is 25k cash 5k bail is that excessive for “shoplifting” and also under the burglary it states see gri under his bail/bond amount what would that mean. Also what if the officers wrote up his... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Dear Syracuse Relative:
If you did not do so ask your brother's attorney. Or, inquire from the court clerk. Sometimes clerks create data entry shortcuts that are for internal clerk's business only.
The police did it arrest me but said that he can still charge me. Will I go to jail?
answered on Dec 23, 2022
If convicted of a crime where incarceration is a proper penalty and you are sentenced to a period of incarceration, yes, you will go to jail. But long before that awful fate falls upon you there is a long legal process, and your rights to a trial and to confronting witnesses and of course to a free... View More
My husband died my son in-law was nice enough to come and load my belongings from camp with the intent that he would deliver them to my brother. I asked to come get them as was told I could not come on his property. I have proof of what was taken as my sister helped load the items. Is this a form... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Dear Waterville Resident:
Theft and Stealing are criminal acts and you may report your daughter and son-in-law to the local police or NY State Police.
They didn’t say the amount but I’m guessing it’s around $80-100. I have never been to court so I don’t know what to expect. My first court appearance is on December 21st. Should I plead guilty or not guilty?
answered on Dec 19, 2022
You need to retain counsel ASAP. You may be eligible for a youthful offender status determination if you have no prior record. Do not enter any plea before consulting with experienced criminal defense counsel.
Is that allowed through this service? Can I email with someone? Or does communication have to be via these Ask a Lawyer questions?
I'm looking to clarify several things, fill in gaps in my research, learn how attorneys would likely approach the case, and ensure I've used realistic... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2022
Of course you can consult with an attorney on your novel. Most likely you will connect privately. Asking a question on this forum is not a bad way to start. Good luck to you.
I was given an appearance court date of December 15th. Should I plead quilty and what can they do?
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answered on Dec 3, 2022
No you should not. You should plead not guilty and get a criminal lawyer. It is a crime In most first offense shoplifting cases an experienced criminal defense lawyer can obtain a non criminal resolution. Contact a lawyer now he can be at arraignment and walk you through the process. I have... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2022
New York State does not have the death penalty, so your character would not be getting the needle here. There is still a federal death penalty, and the majority of "death row" prisoners in the federal system are held in USP Terre Haute, Indiana.
No prior record. He's an alcoholic and caused a fight with a store employee. He bit the employee's finger.
answered on Nov 9, 2022
I am criminal defense lawyer. My office is on Long Island but represent those accused of crimes all over NYS. You can call me at 516 766 1878 to discuss. -Mike
answered on Oct 8, 2022
I'm going to assume that this inquiry relates to a New York State criminal matter as opposed to a Federal matter. As to whether you are under investigation, you probably will not find out the answer to that question. After all, if you're being investigated, the investigation is likely... View More
The situation involves illegal sedation of a disabled person in a group home with evidence, and neglect/abuse with evidence. The group home agency has failed to correct the situation or address the situation appropriately on so many levels it's mind-blowing. We also want to sue for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Although this site doesn't operate like a lawyer referral service, the closest feature here is the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could use it to supplement searches you've already conducted. There's also a Lawyer Referral resource with the... View More
Can I sue someone for IIED if the person I was having a conversation with recorded the conversation (a conversation in which I was saying bad things) and this person sent the tape of the conversation to my boss, which then led to me being fired?
answered on Sep 9, 2022
The actions of person who recorded your statement, although perhaps unethical, does not rise to the level required to bring an action for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Conduct that could support such a lawsuit must be so extreme and outrageous as to go beyond all possible bounds of... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
It depends on whether this is a civil or criminal order. The answers really depend on a lot of factual circumstances and the venue it's placed in.
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... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
You should definitely be consulting an attorney. This appears to be what is known as a controlled redeliver.
answered on Sep 2, 2022
Once the State had brought charges, the prosecution of the case is in their hands despite you asking to drop it. However, if you contact the ADA handling your matter or the court’s victim advocate, you can request the charges be dropped or reduced to a violation without an OOP as a condition.... View More
The case is a minor traffic accident. The prosecutor filed charges based on here say. They know the witness, keeps lying to everyone about what happened, and have done nothing. And the prosecutor, attached somebody else’s juvenile record to my file. Because we’re both Hispanic, and have the... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
What county and courthouse is the case pending at? What are you being charged with? Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney for proper representation immediately.
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;
-... View 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.
I have a hand written contract signed by myself and the other party. The contract states I made a down payment of $2300 for concrete work on my property. The check was cashed and in the memo it states it's for a concrete patio. That was in may and no work has been done. I just keep getting... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2022
How much cash are you out? If it is within the limits of small claims court, it would make sense to sue that way, YES.
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