False arrest, false imprisonment

What was the basis for the obstruction charge? Sounds like the cops may have a viable qualified immunity defense for the false arrest. However,...

Can the police department be sued

Anyone can be sued, the real question is whether the lawsuit will be successful. And, usually, the situation you describe does not provide for a...

Had a felony over fifteen years ago in NY. In Florida now. I want to buy a gun for home protection. What do I do?

You cannot expunge a crime from your record in New York. However, you can apply for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities, under NY...

The NY Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353 defines animal cruelty as a Class A misdemeanor. It is a poorly worded statute with a broad sweep....

Can I legally put no criminal history on job applications? Can hospitals and other health care agencies see sealed records?

Here's the answer right out of the official statutes of the State of NY: Under NY Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.60, "[u]pon the termination...

Illegal search

If you were recently retained, your best move is to cross-move to amend the complaint to correct the error (and any others that the pro se litigant...

Before u turn 16 if ur arrested for a felony does that arrest stay on ur record if you continue to get arrested as you get older

First, it depends if you were held criminally responsible as a "juvenile offender" or whether your case was transferred to Family Court. Assuming...

Assuming the case is in suit, a Preliminary Conference Order (or, in New York County, a case scheduling order) will provide the dates by which the...

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Lied about who I was??

It sounds like you have yet to be arraigned, so your first court appearance will be for that purpose. At arraignment, you will be provided with a...

Many more facts are needed to answer your question. I.e., there may be state and local laws that impose requirements such as permitting, etc. ...