Can my baby's mother ruin my life by pressing charges for statutory rape when he is already a year and a half old?

It depends on how long ago this happened. The statute of limitations for this crime is five years but it is not five years from the time of the...

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service is the agency that controls the records, although which clerk actually seals it is irrelevant. ...

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Drop dv charges on a ex.

Entering the window might make this a Burglary which is a very serious felony. This charge would also allow the DAs Office to try to compel your...

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Theft of Services is a class A misdemeanor punishable up to one year in jail and $1000 fine. It is unclear based on your question what charges your...

What is the penalty for assault in NYS if this is not your first offense and you have a warrant out for a prior assault.

To properly answer your question, I would need to know exactly what charges your brother was facing. It sounds like the potential for at least...

If I signed with a lawyer a retainer with no fees and I didn't sign a contract. Can I cancel the deal with the lawyer?

If you signed a retainer with a lawyer that is a contract, although the fact that you didn't pay him any money might negate that. Even if it is a...

Is it legal for an 18 year old to date a 16 year old in NY as long as there is no intercourse?

If your conduct is viewed as being likely to injure the physical, mental or moral welfare of a child under 17 then you can be charged with...

What will happend to first time petit larcny . I have no other record. It wad under 100 dollars.

You need to speak to family or friends who may be able to help you. Most lawyers take credit cards and some take payment plans. You can try...

2nd Degree assault & Immigration

Well it sounds like he is going to have a warrant out for his arrest if he didnt go to his court date. There are a great many attorneys on this...

18 is the legal age of majority in New York. You cannot move out at 17 without being emancipated. 17 is the legal age of sexual consent. It is a...