What is the penalty for class b midemeanor for criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree

Under CPL 170.56 she is eligible for an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. If she stays out of trouble for one year and performs any...

Can I post a blog post and send out emails that might sabotage someone's career? All I'm going to say is truth though.

The fact that your post is true is merely a defense to being sued. It does not prevent you from being sued. You will still have to present your...

Is it against the law to intimidate someone without saying anything to them with something nonlethal?

The actions you describe sound like a "physical menace" which can be a crime under NY Penal Law section 120.15 depending on the context. §...

Out of state DWI: Live in NJ. DWI in NY State. Is is better to get lawyer local to town of violation?

While I don't disagree that there a&am e advantages to local lawyers, there is also a potential disadvantage. Some local lawyers expect a certain...

What if someone says you broke into a car and you didn't.. No damage nothing was taken..the building I live in put a police

The proof will likely be a witness who has told the police that they saw you do this. It may be weak proof depending on how well the person knows...

I'm not sure where you heard they will take you to court. They need to take you to court if you refuse to pay because you have no legal obligation...

They are similar to the Federal Rules but yes New York has its own rules.

Someone got a lawyer and went to my insurance claiming that I hit them while reversing and left the scene. .

Obviously the first thing you should do is notify your insurance. The second is to gather as much evidence from that day as possible. Provide the...

I have a pro se case in the federal court for sex harassment.

Settlement negotiations are not admissible during the trial. Perhaps they are making a "low-ball" offer because they know you don't have a...

Under the NY General Obligations Law section 11-105, merchants can make a civil demand to offset shoplifting costs for up to five times the value...