What can I do legally? Can I press charges?

Threats of physical harm communicated via text are something that you can report to the police. See New York’s aggravated harassment statutes...

What can i do about this?

There is no way to know that your condition worsened as a result of the doctors actions or simply a natural worsening of your condition that led...

IDV - integrated domestic violence - adjournment due to sickness?

If your child still isn’t feeling well, call for an additional adjournment. It’s unclear without knowing the case history whether this is...

My 16yr son playing basketball at ymca during open gym, a 40ish yr Man blows out my son knee, should the Y be held responsible?

I don’t see any theory of liability that would make the Y responsible. People get injured playing sports all the time. If the injury was not the...

Can I sue to get my money back for car and car repairs?

This is why agreements should always be in writing. More facts are needed regarding the terms of the sale and payments to evaluate whether you...

First offer was probation of 5 years felony ? N i still keep the felony?

Unless there is some express condition at the time of the plea bargain that the felony is conditional and can be withdrawn if you complete certain...

Is it necessary to have an attorney with me in court for a first time shoplifting offender

Hire an attorney. There are ways to avoid having a criminal record in this case.

It’s supposed to be six months but there are many postponements that can be excluded from that calculation. Your current attorney is the best...

Will I be arrested after coming back to the US in 2019 with an outstanding warrant made in 2015?

It’s very likely you will be detained on re entry

If I get a rape charge at 18 and the girl is 14 can I get a plea bargain and could the charge get lowered and to what?

The father is not pressing charges. The state of New York is. This is a very serious matter and you should be discussing the facts only with the...