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I live in NYS I have a verbally abusive husband. He will deny this emphatically. I will need to leave our home.
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Answered on November 05, 2012
You should re-post this in the matrimonial or divorce law section. The short answer is that a person cannot benefit from his abusive conduct but...
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What makes it so i have to obey or follow laws
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Answered on November 05, 2012
Prosecuted, not persecuted. Apart from your own morality and sense of civilized society, the threat of jail is what makes you follow the laws. You...
Is it illegal to break your own property in an effort to instill fear into someone?
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Answered on November 05, 2012
Could be menacing in the third degree, a class B misdemeanor.
How much time for 220.16FB criminal possession of substance 3rd degree B felony
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Answered on November 05, 2012
1-9 years if no prior felony is the jail range. There is no mandatory jail sentence and the person can be sentenced to a dviersionary program such...
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Is there a New York State Law, Regulation or Rule that disallows a convicted criminal to sue their victims?
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Answered on November 05, 2012
There is no law preventing the suit, but it would make winning difficult. You may be able to bring a motion for summary judgment. Unfortunately,...
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My second caught appearance for a dv misdemeanor case in which my wife lied and said I choked her they drop the top assault
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Answered on November 05, 2012
Your facts are hard to understand. It sounds like the case has been adjourned for 30.30 (speedy trial) dismissal.
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My 16 year boy is been charge with robbery2 .
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Answered on November 04, 2012
You need to speak with attorneys and find one whom you trust and believe can help your son. These charges could result in significant jail time and...
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Caught shoplifting first time gave me acd and endegering well being of a child
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Answered on November 04, 2012
Likely no one will know about prior and you will be offered another ACD. If prosecutor somehow knows the offer might go to a violation.
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Can prosecution use evidence
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Answered on November 04, 2012
If DA was unaware of evidence how could he hide it?
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I want a Restitution hearing.
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Answered on November 03, 2012
Based on what your lawyer said it sounds like your plea agreement included a set amount for restitution. If so you are not entitled to a hearing.
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