Will most attorneys take on limited scope representation to review briefs and advise on NY rules or is this a specialty?
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Answered on July 11, 2020
In theory, even in a limited scope engagement, the attorney needs to familiarize themself with all the prior case history in order to advise the...
Do I have to allow my landlord to search "inspect" my apartment for an illegal appliance they claim I "may" have?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
If the washing machine doesn’t exist, you would save yourself time, money and aggravation by simply allowing them to look for themselves. If one...
If both parties started as pro se litigants, can one party still change their mind and retain counsel at any point?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
Unless it causes an undue delay to a trial that a judge would oppose it, you’re entitled to retain and switch counsel. It doesn’t sound like any...
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On July 30, 2015 my ID was stolen. When I went to the police to file a report. The report writer first demanded to know
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Answered on July 08, 2020
Your post makes no sense.. how were the police going to return your ID if you lost it? I’m also not sure what your question even is.
How many times have you been convicted, plead guilty or plead no contest to a misdemeanor?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
It’s likely you pled to a reduced charge anyway. The smartest thing to do is go to the courthouse and get a certificate of disposition. It will...
Who should I contact if I suspect my daughter is being held against their will?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
If the order of protection is in effect still which it probably is if he’s got open cases or on probation related to your daughter... then you...
We have an order of protection against someone who stays downstairs from me. Can she continue to stay there?
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Answered on June 10, 2020
No attorney can answer this with certainty without seeing the actual order of protection.
Pre sentence Investigation / other
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Answered on June 10, 2020
At least in NYC, defense attorneys are not shown a copy of the PSI until the day of sentencing. In some courts they won’t even let the attorneys...
Is it always illegal to work off the books?
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Answered on June 10, 2020
The job is not illegal for you unless you fail to pay any appropriate taxes on your earnings. The company is committing a crime by not paying...
If I smoke marijuana will it effect my case where I am charged with DUI for drinking only?
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Answered on June 09, 2020
It can’t be used to prove your guilt but it can affect any plea bargain offers made to you and the judge could require you to get some outpatient...
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