My criminal history includes ONLY 1 item: 240.20 violation -- Can I honestly sign the form DOH-65 (see personal affirmation).

240,20 is disorderly conduct which is not a misdemeanor or felony. It's a non-criminal offense. So you have not been convicted of any crime

How do I check if I have any charges or complaints pending in the system?

You can contact Office of Court administration but there is a fee. You can also go to one police plaza and ask them to run a search.

Can I start a case against the place where my son broke his arm?

To prove a case against the owner of a playground, you need to show that something was defective or dangerous. For example, if the equipment was...

Should I hire a lawyer following accident?

You should definitely hire a lawyer. Often injuries which don't seem serious at first can get worse. XRays only show bones and often they miss more...

You can do a motion for reconsideration and to renew.

Someone came at me with a knife and I threw a rock at their foot they fell on their own knife and died is that self defense

Is sounds like there is a good faith basis to claim justification. A knife is a dangerous instrument and if they were not running at you, they...

You can file a petition for letters of administration and if she objects and asks to be appointed then you can bring a motion to disqualify her.

Should I get a lawyer to represent me for a personal injury/negligence case?

You should definitely hire an attorney as soon as possible. If the condition of the stairs is what caused your fall, an inspection by an engineer...

I'm going to be arrested on Monday and have never been arrested. Are arraignments 24/7?

Queens arraignments go all night. If you turn yourself in early in the morning you should be out the same day

We hired a compensation lawyer for our sons accident do we need to hire a disability lawyer as well

In addition to a workers compensation claim your son can sue the general contractor and site owner for a violation of labor law 240. New Yorks...