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We have been arguing for weeks now and the 17 year old always is spreading rumors , nobody is doing anything to help so i asked her if she wants to fight , like to learn her lesson and she said she will press charges on me , will these charges be serious ?
So I got a mustang that is outfitted like a police car, but none of the lights are functional and there is no siren. It says police on the side however it has no markings for a state or county. It is a replica of the transformers 5 mustang police. It's basically a show car. I drove it and got... View More 
answered on Sep 5, 2019
You are not likely to be charged with impersonating an officer unless you were clearly acting like a jack ass and doing so, however, I can see cops taking offense to this and pulling you over/possibly arresting you.
You say it is a show car so make it that. With regards to the tints, that... View More
I use cbd for chronic pain, however the cost adds up and in order to save money I was wondering if it would be legal to grow a plant as long as it is less than .3% thc.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
Legally? No, although I think this is an issue ripe for appeal now. Many states are having legal problems with distinguishing industrial hemp buds from marijuana buds and it’s a likely issue to get into our appellate system soon, which will create controlling caselaw on the issue... we will see... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2019
Contact a NY attorney in your locality and pay the retainer. The attorney will represent you
Say a dying man recorded a video where he exposes your secret superhero identity but provided no evidence to prove it. Said video then is shown on national news (still with no evidence), can you sue? If yes, who would you sue and for what?
Also if they "exposed" a minor? Would it... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2019
I would consult the Justice League or Stan Lee with that question except that Stan Lee is dead. Maybe not, he may be living in Hawaii with Elvis
person that was wit you and go back and get the drugs like a half hour later .. could that mess up the charges they are trying to put on you ?
answered on Aug 29, 2019
How about writing in single sentences without using abbreviations?
i have no photo evidence and no police or medical report. the photographer claims nothing happened.
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answered on Aug 28, 2019
Yes, you can be sued. Defamation.
My friend was charged with selling drugs but didn't make the sale. If he beats the case can the police then charge the person who did sell the drugs or can they charge the person on the lease of the apartment?
Will I never be allowed to visit an inmate while on probation or could she change her mind
I was notified that my marriage-based green card interview has been scheduled next month. I have an open criminal case with an accepted repleader deal: “harassment” violation to be reduced to “disorderly conduct” in early 2020. There was originally an assault misdemeanor but this was... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2019
You have no chance of being approved for a Green Card under these facts. You really need to retain an experienced criminal and immigration attorney immediately or face deportation and possibly incarceration.
In NYC, my boyfriend forcibly grabbed my phone out of my hand after I advised him that I was recording him during an argument. He wouldn't give the phone back unless I deleted the video. Is that battery or another cause of action?
answered on Aug 7, 2019
Yes, it could be a basis hypothetically, Non-consensual contact may be made with either a person or that person's extended personality, The example I recall from school was that of a plate being taken by force form someones hands. Another common example is a necklace another object extending... View More
My husband was arrested over a domestic dispute and is being charged with Endangering the welfare of a child and criminal obstruction of breathing. Both A class Misdemeanors. Upon his arraignment he was served a no contact order that he cannot contact me or our daughter. I contacted the assistant... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2019
If there is a criminal case, restitution will be part of any judgment. If not, you can sue. But, these debts are hard to collect.
He was charged with two class A misdemeanors. One being criminal obstruction of breath and the other endangering the welfare of a child. Upon arraignment they put a no contact order in effect so that he can’t contact me or our daughter. I contacted the assistant district attorney in charge of the... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2019
If you want him home there is a good chance that the order of protection will be modified.
I was originally ordered to pay my ex $25 a month but now my son is staying with his grandma so it’s just being switched over her name
answered on Jul 26, 2019
If you don't appear and don't ask for an adjournment, the court can issue a warrant for your arrest.
I'm his wife and we have kids. We can't afford to move so I was wondering what will happen
answered on Jul 22, 2019
The Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), by itself, does not regulate where a registered offender can live. But probation or parole can, and often does, require that a registered sex offender not reside within 1,000 feet of a school or other child care facility. This is a matter that is usually... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Where did this happen (what County)? It is a Class A Misdemeanor (crime) punishable by up to 1 year in jail. Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney for proper representation.
He was leaving the police station but the cops was talking a lot of sh*t and my boyfriend said f*ck you and a lot of cops hop him and he started defending him self and one of the cops got their ankle injury and press chargers on him, my boyfriend called the police station and apologize but he... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2019
He might, there is no clear answer to this question without more facts and details. If this is the first time he is involved with the police his lawyer should be able to keep him out of jail.
She opened the door for me, but now she denied this, and now my charge is Crim Trespass 3rd:enclsd Prop. What can I do? Thank you.
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