Questions answered by Michael Howard Joseph

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If an adult witnesses a child getting molested, and the adult begins to defend the child and injures the person, is it self defe

Michael's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

It is considered defense of another which is part of the justification defense. I don't think juries would want to convict someone who defended a...

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Larceny

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2010

While grand larceny is technically punishable by over a year in jail, much depends on your criminal record. For first time offenders, I have had...

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I was in an accident in January was out for 1 month then needed Surgery and was out for another Month, How long for loss wages ?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2010

The no fault insurance carrier is responsible to pay your wages while you cannot work. Additionally, you can sue for personal injuries and lost...

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Is there a way for health insurance to cover hospital bills when unlicensed driver crashed and unisnured vehicle?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2010

If you own a car with insurance, or are the member of a household with a car with insurance, you may qualify for uninsured motorist benefits under...

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Is there a legal way to run an escort business?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2010

An escort service is not in and of itself illegal, they would have to prove that you were selling sex? So as long as the website did not explicitly...

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I was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at macy's for ~ $800.00. i was issued a DAT with code 165.40 can someone help me?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

Yes, you definitely need a lawyer. Petit Larceny is a crime. However, I have had alot of experience in getting these charges reduced to disorderly...

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I was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at macy's for ~ $800.00. i was issued a DAT with code 165.40 can someone help me?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 02, 2010

Yes, you definitely need a lawyer. Petit Larceny is a crime. However, I have had alot of experience in getting these charges reduced to disorderly...

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Question My son and his mother were hit while walking across at a four way stop. After a trip to the ER my son seems to be

Michael's answer | Answered on May 21, 2010

I handle alot of car accident cases in NY. They need to file no fault applications right away. The car insurance company for the car that hit them...

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Statutory Rape

Michael's answer | Answered on May 19, 2010

The legal age of consent in NY is 17, thus both parties must be 17

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Do i need an attorney for court appearance

Michael's answer | Answered on May 19, 2010

Yes, you need a lawyer. I have had alot of good results in Queens and have been able to get these charges reduced to non-criminal violations. I...

Michael Howard Joseph's Answers (471)

If an adult witnesses a child getting molested, and the adult begins to defend the child and injures the person, is it self defe

Larceny

I was in an accident in January was out for 1 month then needed Surgery and was out for another Month, How long for loss wages ?

Is there a way for health insurance to cover hospital bills when unlicensed driver crashed and unisnured vehicle?

Is there a legal way to run an escort business?

I was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at macy's for ~ $800.00. i was issued a DAT with code 165.40 can someone help me?

I was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at macy's for ~ $800.00. i was issued a DAT with code 165.40 can someone help me?

Question My son and his mother were hit while walking across at a four way stop. After a trip to the ER my son seems to be

Statutory Rape

Do i need an attorney for court appearance