Questions answered by Michael Howard Joseph

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My roommates and I were smoking marijuana outside our dorm rooms and the police came and put us in hand cuffs.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 05, 2011

It is a desk appearance ticket. You still have to go to court. You should have a lawyer.if you have a lawyer they will probably reduce it maybe...

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Someone shoplifs a 25 dollar item from a convenience store that has cameras, walks out, and drives away.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

They certainly could use the video tape as evidence, but whether they would go to the trouble to do so is impossible to ascertain.

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Sustained injury to my finger due to defective restaurant chair.

Michael's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

I can handle this case on a contingency basis at no cost to you. You are also entitled to money for pain and suffering in addition to just medical...

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I am from NYC and want to know if I can sue my landlord for a fall I sustained on the stairs in the house that I rent an apt in

Michael's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

It sounds like the stairs are dangerous, so your landlord is responsible for your injuries. A prior lawsuit, certainly gives notice of the...

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What laws/cases can be used to win a money judgment for personal injury case against a landlord and the City of New York?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 14, 2011

If there was an injury caused because of a criminally negligent condition, you can sue under common law negligence, for violation of the warranty...

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I have a 16 year old Class D Felony from 1995 when I was only 17 years old. I graduated college in 2005 and it's now 2011

Michael's answer | Answered on February 06, 2011

You could apply for a youthful offender adjudication which would vacate the criminal record and seal it.

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Lawyer?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 03, 2011

In NY petit larceny is a crime so you should hire a lawyer. I have a lot of experience getting these reduced

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Do I need a injury lawyer

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2011

The problem is, even if you sue him, how are you going to recover any money? Does he have assets? Probably not. For your surgery, there is a...

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I was attacked by a male store employee.It was witnessed by the manager,security,and other customers. Do i have the right to sue

Michael's answer | Answered on January 28, 2011

You can definitely sue, although if they get a letter from a lawyer, they will probably settle with you without filing suit. Definitely take...

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I've been treated/misdiagnosed for about 4 years. I have a hole in my nose that caused me to be leaking spinal fluids

Michael's answer | Answered on January 09, 2011

It sounds like you have a malpractice case. I am based in White Plains and would be happy to dicuss your case with you at no charge

Michael Howard Joseph's Answers (471)

My roommates and I were smoking marijuana outside our dorm rooms and the police came and put us in hand cuffs.

Someone shoplifs a 25 dollar item from a convenience store that has cameras, walks out, and drives away.

Sustained injury to my finger due to defective restaurant chair.

I am from NYC and want to know if I can sue my landlord for a fall I sustained on the stairs in the house that I rent an apt in

What laws/cases can be used to win a money judgment for personal injury case against a landlord and the City of New York?

I have a 16 year old Class D Felony from 1995 when I was only 17 years old. I graduated college in 2005 and it's now 2011

Lawyer?

Do I need a injury lawyer

I was attacked by a male store employee.It was witnessed by the manager,security,and other customers. Do i have the right to sue

I've been treated/misdiagnosed for about 4 years. I have a hole in my nose that caused me to be leaking spinal fluids