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answered on Mar 11, 2023
Depends on the contents of the severance agreement, what was specifically said in the social media comments and who they were shared with, and whether what they said was opinion or false facts. There could be a defamation claim here; depending on severance agreement, maybe breach of contract as... View More 
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
In New York, it is generally legal to post court documents that are a matter of public record, such as court orders and decisions, online. However, it is illegal to post someone's home address online if it is intended to be used to harass or threaten them. New York has specific laws, such as... View More
Intrastate banishment is the practice of banning someone from smaller geographic area's within a state such as entire towns, counties, and cities. It does not include banning someone from an entire state itself.
This is not a state specific question.
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
As far as I am aware, there are no states in the US that have specific laws prohibiting the use of intrastate banishment as a punishment for crimes. However, some legal experts argue that the use of intrastate banishment may violate constitutional rights such as the right to travel or due process.... View More
I know of Canadian who is in the US on TN status, but she stopped working at the job that is tied to her visa. Instead she works illegally in multiple states as a prostitute. She publishes her services on websites for call girls, erotic reviews, etc.. She is even planning to fake a marriage so she... View More
I said don’t talk to me, got in my car and left. There was no police contact. No one holding either party back. I said leave me alone and she went the other direction and I went home. (NYS)
answered on Feb 14, 2023
When the protected party approaches the restrained party intentionally, that party should leave if possible. If the other person follows or persists in such or similar behavior, call the police and complain about it and call your attorney, as intervention may be in order to modify or rescind the... View More
He also was not there while they searched the premises and the search warrant was based of him selling drugs but not outside of her house
answered on Feb 14, 2023
The existence of a search warrant means a judge reviewed the attestation of facts and found sufficient cause to have the premises searched in pursuit of an investigation, and presumably enough to connect the premises with the defendant and suspected crime(s). He can challenge the warrant prior to... View More
I don't have a fire arm license, for example, if the police would have found Byrna SD pepper ball gun in my house can they charge me with anything?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
Charged with "anything" is pretty broad. That said, this device is not listed as a firearm in the Penal Law of NYS, nor does it seem capable of discharging a bullet without alteration, so does not appear to require a firearm license. You should review PL section 265.00 to satisfy... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
A sample petition can be found at https://www.ils.ny.gov/files/SORA%20Modification%20Proceeding%202019.pdf on page 33. It is not recommended that this be completed by a non-attorney. One is limited in the frequency of application allowed, and lay people are prone to error. If you can't... View More
I was doing him a favor but now I think he's either forged my name on the title because it was in the glove box. I think that's y He's ignoring my plea to get it back
answered on Feb 14, 2023
If it is provable that you gave him the vehicle as a loan, with a designated date to return it, and he has not done so, then he may be charged with an A misdemeanor for unauthorized use. That you would leave the title in the glove box and your presumption that he has forged your name for a... View More
I pick up my child from school every day and drive her around to playdates and then classes and then (every other week) to her mother’s place 1 hour away. In Manhattan this is a nightmare as I need to find parking rapidly on the street, multiple times a day.
A friend offered a solution -... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
It could escalate if anyone is interested (after all you are in NYC) and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument seems applicable, which is an A misdemeanor.
I am 16 no prior criminal record and live in NY. The video was of my ex and she accused me of spreading it around the school, I sent it to 1 person only and it was my cousin back then in July. Me and her broke up in october and I deleted everything after. She got a new boyfriend and let’s say his... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
If the victim is under 17 years of age, and it included sexual conduct, it constitutes a sexual performance of a child and exposes the inducer of such performance to prosecution for a class C felony, which is very, very serious. Sending it, and everyone after that who sends it, has exposure to... View More
I got my dog from my aunt and uncle. He's my responsibility from training to vet visits, so on and so forth. My sister doesn't think I'm doing enough to train him, and has made it a point that she wants to get rid of him. We both live in my parents' house, and we both pay to... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2023
Before turning this into a legal case, speak to your parents, who I am sure will resolve this in little time.
Male arrested on 1/20, is still sitting in jail without official charges. Grand jury met on 2/2. No testimonials, evidence, or body cam footage has been shared with his public advocate yet.
answered on Feb 14, 2023
First, he can't be in jail without "official charges" because he was arrested and presumably arraigned, at which time the charges, in the form of complaint(s) or information(s), are read to the defendant and he entered a (not guilty) plea. He is apparently being held on no bail or... View More
The bank has created documents and backdated some of them I have a few defects
In my documents there was court order that was no adhered to I’m a retired police officer
And I no what I have In front of me is not correct
Regarding NY. Vehicle owner finds his vehicle has been stolen and reports same to the police. The police conduct an investigation and have the vehicle entered into their DMV system as stolen. However no statement/supporting deposition is taken at the time. Later, the vehicle is found and stopped by... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Arrested yes ——as the police report provides probable cause. Convicted—- no—- as the standard becomes beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
on a greyhound bus going from nyc to raleigh, i had noticed odd behavior from a group of passengers. once I saw that this group was passing objects up the aisle like clockwork, i muttered under my breath 'theyre robbing people in plain sight'. the man, who was next to me, was involved in... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Unless you can identify the passengers who robbed you, you do not have many options apart from reporting the matter to the police (which you did). With regard to legal action against Greyhound, the actions of the bus driver (assuming them to be true) clearly fall outside the scope of his... View More
I'm in ny
answered on Jan 29, 2023
Maybe nothing. They may also refuse to take you. They will probably, however, notify the court. You should notify your attorney so that he can notify the court before the problem arises.
Only 2 officers held 90% of shares.
Refused documents, Lied about stock agreements, used position to force actions of clear coersion.
Hid wills. Refused stock buyouts, zero dividend for 20+ years.
Used corporate financial capacity and derived income to buy real estate to... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
Greetings. You appear to want to know if you can forward your dispute to the police, district attorney, or some other law enforcement agency. Any citizen may forward their conflicts to a law enforcement agency; however, such agencies often will not involve themselves in matters they deem personal... View More
Girl is claiming her boyfriend had text her saying he sells drugs for one of his friends. Can a warrant be made for the friend he's claiming to sell drugs for.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
The police would need more information than a simple statement from a third party claiming she knows her boyfriend sells drugs to another individual. Most importantly, since it would only be the possession, they would need to prove he possessed an illegal substance.
I can not prove my pain but I know I am getting hit with a frequency that is doing this to me. Can you help please and I know who is in control of this but I can not prove it
answered on Jan 8, 2023
Perhaps you do not have the tools, scientific training, and investigative skills to prove who targeted you but an expert surely knows how to identify your tormentor and expose the demented scheme to the satisfaction of a court and Law Enforcement.
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