You can report the crime and the police / district attorneys office will decide whether there is enough evidence to arrest, charge and prosecute...

I've been summoned to jury duty one day before my travel day.

You will be able to get a postponement if you show up in court that day and ask for an adjournment. If it is your first request for an adjournment,...

Can a police officer sue the accuser if the case is dismissed?

I agree with my colleague that we do not have enough information to answer your question. Police officers are permitted to bring the same claims...

I work for a government agency. I believe my rights have been violated

In order to properly answer your question an attorney would need to know whether you are a unionized employee and whether a union contract or any...

Do I have grounds to file a civilian complaint against this officer?

The officer has not violated the Constitution or the law. However, I have worked with the NYPD in depth and the individuals running the NYPD...

The short answer is that it shouldn't appear in any records obtained through a New York State background check. However, be aware that the fact...

You will only be able to obtain the certificate of disposition if he was convicted or pled to a crime. Otherwise his records will be sealed and you...

If you apply for a job and in the application asking if you were arrested are you going to answer yes or no?

It is not generally legal for most employers in New York State to ask for your arrest history. They may only ask for your conviction history. If,...

How does an attorney ultimately get paid who is on contingency if you need to seek new counsel thought matter is still going on?

It actually depends upon what the agreement was in your retainer agreement with the original attorney. Many attorneys address this scenario in the...

Can one file a us 42 1983 claim against a

Judges are immune from being sued if you are suing them for their conduct in their capacity as a judge. That having been said, a Federal Court in...