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Is it legal for a charter school in buffalo, New York to search a bag with a lock on it?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
The answer is that the schools are not the police and the search and seizure laws do not apply to them unless they are agents of the police....
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My mom has to turn herself in tomorrow to start her 6 month sentence for DUI...is there anything I can do to get her out of it?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
It is not possible to change the sentence. She made very bad decisions and now she must concentrate on the future. All you can do is to suggest she...
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Should I get an attorney? What are my chances of getting a wet reckless or getting the case dismissed?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
The fact that you would even question whether you need an attorney for such a serious matter shows that you really need to learn more about such...
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Can my brother transfer probation from PA to CA quickly, as his only family is moving in 4 wk and he has 6 mos of probation left
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Answered on March 19, 2013
Talk to his lawyer about this, they will transfer if you have a compelling reason, or just let him off probation early in some cases.
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What laws does a 21 year old female and a 15 year old male dating, and being sexually involved, break?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
That is called statutory rape and the person will go to prison and be a registered sex offender.
Is it battery or assault if a homeless person grabs your arm?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
Just be glad he did not injure you. I have been a New Yorker for 30 years and have been robbed, assaulted, harassed, spit on, pick pocketed, and...
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If I was convicted of a felony with Youthful Offender status, would that affect my ability to attain funding in graduate school?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
You will not have a problem unless you apply for a position in law enforcement or a government position.
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I have completed 2 months of an ACD with 4 to go. Is it possible to have my charge dismissed sooner than 6 months?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
It is something I have done in Buffalo and New York City, but small town judges are reluctant to grant the motion to seal it early without a...
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Will I do weekend jail visits if its my first offence with Pettit larceny
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Answered on March 18, 2013
This is an automatic ACD for a first offense Petty Larceny in most jurisdictions. Let your lawyer handle the case.
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I was pulled over for expired inspection, and was arrested and charged with vtl 511a, agravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree
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Answered on March 18, 2013
Retain a good Avvo lawyer as you are facing 180 days in jail and a criminal record.
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