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Is it illegal to take someone's picture with out permission and uses it to make fraudulent claims against you to the police?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
First of all, it is illegal to falsely report an incident. If this person makes something up about the two of you that is not true and reports...
Can the police contact my parents if I am over 18?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
The police were probably just trying to protect you or the person depicted in those photos. Letting you or your parents know that you may have a...
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How can i stop husband from harassing me by police calling on my phone not leaving messages and then knocking on my door.
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Answered on March 11, 2013
If anyone is harassing you, including your ex, you should call the police and let them know what he is doing. If the harassment constitutes a...
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Reasonable suspicion vs. probable cause??
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Answered on March 11, 2013
Agreed, you need to consult with an attorney. Reasonable suspicion can justify a stop or a brief detention. But, for a full search, the police...
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How should I proceed if attorney and law enforcement say they can't help you?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
Under NY law, you cannot force the police or a prosecutor's office to investigate and/or arrest someone. It sounds like there are jurisdictional...
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Do I need to ask permission to record a verbal conversation with an employee or is informing them of the recording sufficient?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
There are several levels to this issue. First, under federal law, if the subject of the recording is aware of the recording and you are present...
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My case was denied by the Supreme Court, March 2013. There were false accusations, can I sue defendants for defamation?
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Answered on March 11, 2013
There is no easy answer to this question and I would need more information to give you a definitive response. Generally, statements that are...
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Can I sue a nyc shelter, I was beaten with a cane by a security officer last night and the cops are arresting him?
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Answered on February 15, 2013
I agree with the other practitioners that you need to file a notice of claim with the NYC Comptroller within 90 days to preserve your right to sue....
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How long I have after a personal injury to sue?
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Answered on February 12, 2013
All good answers. If this happened awhile ago, beyond the 90 days, you still may have claims against a third party. For instance, if it was a...
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Is it legal for a Co-worker to record our personal conversation at work without letting me know she was recording our convos?
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Answered on February 09, 2013
This disgruntled coworker is digging herself into a hole. Save the recorded messages wherein she has threatened you. In NY, that is a misdemeanor...
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