It depends on where in NY you are located. If you are in Flushing as the site indicates, then yes. it is illegal in NYC

Some sex crimes in New York have no statute of limitations and some expire five years after the underage victim turns 18. You need to know what ...

My husband license about 8 yrs ago now the dmv afilliated his name w/ all the aka's can he be indited false instrument

The problem is the renewal forms filled out by him in the past five years. They ask questions about other licenses and past suspensions, etc. ...

Cell phone ticket in NYC: how to plea bargain so I don't get any points ? - I have a court date tomorrow. Thanks.

NYC Traffic Violations Bureau, unlike some other New York traffic courts, does not plea bargain tickets. You plead guilty and pay the fine or not...

Charged with a felony

They certainly can charge you as you no doubt know by the title of your question; whether they can convict you beyond a reasonable doubt is a...

Conviction by "Prejudicial Lineup".

Prejudicial is not the standard by which lineups are evaluated. They must be so "unduly suggestive that they are conducive to irreparably mistaken...

Does NYS Criminal Procedure Law 30.10 Cover Speeding Tickets?

The speedy trial statutes do not apply to traffic infractions under the Vehicle Traffic Law. They do apply to unclassified misdemeanors in the VTL.

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In New York, you are treated as an adult at age 16. That being said while it is not a legal requirement, I have see judges ask that a parent...

I was detained/arrested for unlawful possession of marihuana but was not read my Miranda Rights. Can this aid me in court?

It will only assist you if the DA tries to admit statements made by you while being questioned in custody. If they do, your attorney can seek to...

In an assault case, can the simple size difference of the two people involved be used as evidence?

While your lawyer can certainly raise that argument, it's not that persuasive. The effective counter-argument the DA will raise is that there is...