Joseph T Ostrowski’s Answers

I agree with my learned counsel who have previously answered. No knock warrants are generally unheard of. If the police are going to arrest you they will generally knock and anounce. If they are going to conduct a search warrant and you are an arch criminal they will conduct a raid, but will first knock and yell "Police Search Warrant" and then they can use a battering ram to enter. Get an attorney ASAP and turn yourself in, because they will be back. It is far better to turn yourself in...

You would have to get permission or a license form the owner of the copyright to use and you may have to pay a royalty. You can search copyrights on line. Good luck.

Yes, it could depending on various factors as long as you were taking care of everything properly you should be OK, but maybe not. However, you may have some problems. You should consult immediately with an immigration attorney. You need a specialist, now. Have you plead guilty, you have a time line issue, something needs to be rescheduled and you need to reply as soon as possible. If you miss deadlines your immigration may be in jeapordy. Seek the advice of a criminal attorney with a sub...

This is a lot more simple than you may believe. Call the Secretary of State Business Organizations division get the form. Fill it out and and send it in to the secretary7 of state. Call the IRS and get an EIN, it takes about 5-15 minutes and you are "in business". Good luck.

I am not saying anything about your school, its goals and missions, I know nothing about it. Considering the recent wave of attacks on for-profit schools which have profit as a motive rather than educating students or otherwise have operated as "visa" mills accepting many foreign students. Many news stories have vilified many for profit schools because graduating students often have nothing of worth in the work place, or are under prepared for their selected discipline. An accrediting...

First off this is not a criminal defense question from my available information. It is more likely a bankruptcy, foreclosure and financial matter. I can understand "you friend's concern). The information regarding foreclosure sales information is readily available online and in newspapers. If your friend made a call and someone gave him bad information, not much you can do about it, unless you can show that the notice of the sale was not listed or demonstrate a conflict of interest between...

Being intoxicated in a car in a car being operated by an intoxicated driver is not a good thing. If you were alone, intoxicated and sitting in the passenger seat and had the keys, there is a presumption that you dove the car to the location and maybe knew you were intoxicated and got in the passenger seat to sleep it off. Probable cause to investigate a car parked on the road or in an unusual place or an unusual way, that is not moving as it could be abandoned, stolen, inoperable, checking...

Juvenile records are usually sealed. But don't lie because certain agencies have access. Say it was a youthful indiscretion or something like that. Good luck.

You can get the misdemeanor expunged. You have to file a motion with the court and it will be removed, however certain agencies have access to expunged records. This appears to be a minor misdemeanor and may not have made it on to your permanent record. if you would like I can help you for a modest fee. Feel free to contact me 216-316-3161

My information would suggest that you discuss this with your daughter and your ex-husband separately. Explain the situation first with your daughter ask her what her preference is. If she wants nothing to do with you ex-husband, try to be rational and reasonable in light of the circumstances. If the relationship is strained between daughter and dad this may give them a chance to work things out. If they say yes, then give it try. If you daughter says no and you ex-husband say no, speak...