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On pending charges this will be my second time going...I have not plead guilty to any charges
answered on Sep 19, 2023
Generally, a "control date" is a label used to indicate that something is to happen which will affect or dispose of the case, and to avoid losing tract of the matter, the court sets a date for an update or to ensure the disposition was reached.
Is there any responsibility for encouraging people to write fake positive reviews and invent their own work experience? All this was said by a person live.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Addendum - If the work experience involves certain positions that are strictly regulated by the government and the employment involves the safety and well-being of others (pilots, healthcare workers, commercial mariners, etc.) and the inventing of work experience is along the lines of inventing... View More 
My ex and I adopted a cat together and cared for it together for years. We broke up and did split custody for a while, now she wants to stop sharing and is claiming the cat is legally hers and will report her stolen if I dont return her by the arranged date. The adoption papers and microchip are in... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2023
Simplifying your situation, the court will look at the indicia of ownership concerning the cat, which appears to favor your former girlfriend. If she wants to file a theft charge against you for not returning the cat, a police officer might do that. An alternative is for you to seek a replevin... View More
Gathered screenshots of my conditional-2-year-green-card-recipient-wife cheating during entirety of our dating/marriage, and about to send to USCIS to show it's not bonafide, just got the final decree.
After we filed and I threw her out of my place, texted her harsh text messages,... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2023
The abuse waiver for the I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence is generally intended for victims of abuse that occurred during the marriage. Evidence of cheating may be relevant to the bona fides of the marriage but is not directly related to an abuse waiver. Be aware that stalking or... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Where did this happen? Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a consultation and proper representation.
I got sexually assaulted (molested and raped) by my biological father as a young child, and reported it to my school that I was attending to, at the time. It had opened a family court case and ACS case but, my mother and sister was speaking down on me stating that I’m breaking our family apart... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2023
You don't specify your age, but you may have the ability to file a civil suit against your father (and possibly your mother as a conspirator), but it will be a factual determination at trial why you lied. Consult a personal injury attorney to review details an applicable statues.
I have an Order for Protection and this person showed up at my door again. The police came and didn't want to arrest her. They told me they didn't have to and could weigh the circumstances
answered on Sep 2, 2023
CPL 140.10(4) mandates the arrest of someone violating an order of protection, and the officer is prohibited from trying to reconcile or mediate the parties, where there is reasonable cause to believe the order was violated.
and there so happened to be two parties that wanted to fight, accident waivers and release forms signed. is there anything in the law stopping this fight? will the only people liabal for said fight would be the two parties and not the host of the event.
answered on Sep 2, 2023
Laws don't stop fights, they just tell one what conduct is illegal and the penalty if a perpetrator gets convicted. Your question seems to really be what is your liability. If you are somehow civilly responsible for allowing the fight (or promoting it) your accident waivers, even if... View More
Is this assault? He would not move and continued to prevent me from closing my door
He was on house arrest for other charges and was told he was going to get fingerprints and be released to me.i was on the phone when they told him this so I agreed but then they kept him and charged him for something else but he wasn't aware or read any rights.he also has a mental disability.i... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2023
In NY, the police need not administer Miranda rights until he is actually arrested. Often, they will delay a formal arrest of a target in order to interview him, raising the potential suppression hearing issue that the defendant was in actual custody, not just being interviewed. Consult a... View More
While under COVID-19-Related Hardship Foreclosure Protection (from 3/25/2021-9/20/2021) which my mortgage company extended to me upon my written request after filing the COVID-19 Hardship Form, their attorneys filed Notice of Motion and Motion for Termination of the Automatic Stay. I was not fully... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
Based upon the facts you've presented, it doesn't sound as if any fraud was committed - though I do sympathize with your frustration.
In just about any case, non-payment of your mortgage is grounds for termination of the Automatic Stay in a Bankruptcy Case. The COVID-19 Hardship... View More
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answered on Aug 23, 2023
The case "Counterman v. Colorado" doesn't have direct legal authority in New York, as it pertains to Colorado law. However, it's important to note that New York's legal system is independent and may interpret its laws differently. Therefore, while the decision in Counterman... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
There is no legal prohibition that would preclude you from being able to obtain such items. But, practically speaking, it is highly unlikely any such items have been retained in storage since 1989.
I need to know if I have a case pending for a criminal matter but have not plead quilty or been proven quilty does that appear when an employer runs a fingerpring/background check.
answered on Sep 2, 2023
Yes, that information is obtainable as the case is still a matter of public record, absent a sealing order. An adjournment in contemplation of dismissal is still also an open case as it has not yet been dismissed, so although one no longer goes to court for 6 or more months and it is automatically... View More
It was 4/5 felonies. I had to finish school and pay a fine, I plead not guilty.
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
When a case is resolved without a record in New York City, it typically means that the case has been sealed. Sealing means that the case is not visible on most background checks and is not accessible to the public. However, certain law enforcement agencies and government officials may still have... View More
There was a person in the structure that was not in contact with my vehicle but claimed he was assaulted? He also took a picture of my license? Is that legal? And was that assault? He refused me calling medical attention
answered on Aug 6, 2023
Taking a photograph of your license plate is certainly legal. To prove assault, he would have to prove intent to harm. This sounds more like a simple, negligence action. If your car accidentally hit a structure, your liability insurance should cover the damage. Simply report the accident to your... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
To obtain a copy of your arrest record in New York, you will need to follow these steps:
Contact the arresting agency: Reach out to the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. This could be the local police department or the county sheriff's office. Request information on how to... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
If you believe a judge is engaged in corrupt or illegal activities, the appropriate course of action is to report your concerns to the relevant authorities, such as the Judicial Conduct Commission or other appropriate oversight agencies. They are responsible for investigating allegations of... View More
tonight I was walking home and the culprits have reappeared and parked the car in question down the street. Her wrist has been injured since she was shoved and pushed to the ground by the female drive who exclaimed : Who's the b**** now!!! hahah and drove off.
Being a new yorker... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2023
Your mother was subjected to a hit and run, sorry. Usually these cannot be pursued because the car and driver cannot be identified. You can file a "late" police report about the hit and run if you now have information about the vehicle and possibly the driver. They are subject to civil... View More
I have not been arraigned. I received a ticket to appear on July 3rd but work has me out of the country from June 26-August 3. Will I have an issue traveling between the US and Mexico? I have retained a lawyer he was unsure if I could leave the country. I never was brought down to jail just... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
Depends on your conditions of release. You should be retaining an attorney as soon as humanly possible.
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