Do i have to physically receive for it to count ?"

New York law provides for a variety of ways to legally serve papers, including ways other than physically serving them on someone. If the landlord...

What can I do to keep my record clean ? Do I have to go to court ?

Your best bet is to hire an attorney who is experienced in handling traffic court matters. Traffic court cases in New York City are not...

What should I do?

If contacted by the police, respectfully tell them that you want to speak with an attorney. Do not speak with them about this. Then, retain an...

My neighbor is harassing and I believe trying to extort me. If I go to the cops will they take this seriously?

If you can’t work this out amicably with this person then you may want to speak to the police. Constantly texting someone can be the crime of...

In New York City, when your case is finally over, the court sends a Bail Refund Order to the NYC Department of Finance within six weeks. Then...

Will I receive a punishment for a crime I have proof I didn't do? If so, what?

You said "I was put on a sex offenders list..." so I’m assuming that you mean you had to register as a sex offender. A person can only be...

125-01 court in queens

Summons court in Queens County is 120-55 Queens Boulevard. It is in the Borough Hall building. It’s the next building up from the Criminal Court...

Can legal authorities seize any items from somebody which they deem threatening if it was made entirely by that individual?

Based on the limited facts that you have provided, I am not really sure what you’re asking. If you manufactured a gun or some other weapon, then...

Trespass, that is, Section 140.05 of the Penal Law, is a violation. It is not a crime and so if you are found guilty you will not have a criminal...

I agree with the other attorneys. You should retain a criminal lawyer immediately. If the prosecutor decides to charge you, they will either ask...