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Will my petty theft charge affect the taking of my road test, and what are the chances of ending up in juvenile hall?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

It shouldn't affect your license application, but it may come up in the college application process depending upon the phrasing of the application...

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What type of legal actions or steps should I take to keep sol custudy?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

All of your goals here can be accomplished. Prepare to defend a Petition for Visitation and/or Custody just to be on the safe side. You would...

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I have 6 kids with my x. Never married. She wants to move the kids to another state. Does she have the right to relocate ?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Support issues are not determinative of custody issues. You can file a Petition for Custody in New York while the child still lives in New York. ...

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165.40 court date next week....need help

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Request a public defender at your first appearance or find a private attorney using Avvo's Find a Lawyer tab. Speak with a criminal defense and an...

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Second Amended Complaint - Give Opposing Counsel a Preview?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

It seems like typical lawyer-gamesmanship. Speak with a civil rights attorney familiar with Federal Court if you think your rights are somehow...

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Landlord- tenant: How can tenant get access to affidavit of service of petition nonpayment?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Take out the file from the records room of the Court in which the petition was filed. Tread carefully, though, since Housing Court proceedings can...

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Lndlord -tenant: Petition for nonpayment rent filed. Payment made same day.

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

If the Landlord or his/her/its representative deposited your check then the case is likely to be dismissed by the Judge or settled between the...

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Is it legal for a store owner to change your commission rate if they don't actually pay you?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

It depends on what type of contract you agreed to (if any) and whether it was written or oral.

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What should I do about a public urination ticket in New York, if I cant be in New York to be at the Summons Date?

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

You would be well-served to discuss your dilemma with a New York criminal defense attorney in a confidential forum as soon as possible.

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My boyfriend left New York and he was going to come back and he missed his court date, New York has issued a warrant

Edwin's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Very likely. Good luck! He would be well-served to discuss his case with a New York criminal defense attorney in a confidential forum as soon...

Edwin Drantivy's Answers (1551)

Will my petty theft charge affect the taking of my road test, and what are the chances of ending up in juvenile hall?

What type of legal actions or steps should I take to keep sol custudy?

I have 6 kids with my x. Never married. She wants to move the kids to another state. Does she have the right to relocate ?

165.40 court date next week....need help

Second Amended Complaint - Give Opposing Counsel a Preview?

Landlord- tenant: How can tenant get access to affidavit of service of petition nonpayment?

Lndlord -tenant: Petition for nonpayment rent filed. Payment made same day.

Is it legal for a store owner to change your commission rate if they don't actually pay you?

What should I do about a public urination ticket in New York, if I cant be in New York to be at the Summons Date?

My boyfriend left New York and he was going to come back and he missed his court date, New York has issued a warrant