II have a restraining order on my boyfriend, can i still contact him like write a letter to him, will he get in trouble?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
Yes, you are going to get him in trouble. If the restraining order is against him, then he is in violation of it every single time there is...
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Can I get a thrown out charge removed from my record that happened 5 years ago ?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
New York does not have expungement, but you could potentially seal a conviction if you're eligible under the recently passed NY Law. However, ten...
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Do I plea guilty or not guilty for UPM first time?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
No, you should not plead guilty. If this is your first offense, you should aim for an ACD, an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. There is...
Can you claim self defense if you were verbally taunting the person, who then attacked you first but you beat up ultimately?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
You may not be the initial aggressor, but the DA may very likely use your experience as a fighter as an aggravating factor. If you were charged...
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How to tell if I was charged as a felon or a misdemeanor ?
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Answered on March 01, 2018
You can run your fingerprints and see what appears on your rap sheet, that will show what your prior charges have been. If you already took a plea,...
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I missed my court date today for a pl220.03 my question is without going in with a lawyer will I be arrested tomorrow ?
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Answered on February 28, 2018
It sounds like you should be okay based on what you're saying, as long as you explain that reasoning to the court. A warrant was likely issued. but...
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Will I be drug tested at a green card immigration physical?
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Answered on February 28, 2018
I am rerouting your question to the immigration forum.
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What should I do now(legal asistance) as there was an anonymous tip on internet against me that I came to US for terrorism plot?
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Answered on February 28, 2018
Do not speak with law enforcement without an attorney, and if you are contacted again, tell them you want an attorney before speaking with them....
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I wondered what to do about sexual harassment by off duty officers in a bar?
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Answered on February 22, 2018
Officers or not, that is not acceptable behavior. You should make a report against them, and if you feel that you are hitting a wall, try...
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How can I drop charges for domestic violence
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Answered on February 22, 2018
The DA makes the determination as to whether charges will be dropped. However, you don’t need to cooperate with their office - if you don’t, the...
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