If there was an agreement to fight, that might be a complete defense under Penal Law section 35.15(1)(c).

Unfortunately, under New York law, these cases don’t make financial sense because pets are considered chattel (property). Therefore, you cannot...

You can definitely sue the person who hit you and I have handled such cases. What is the person’s financial situation? Will you be able to...

If the police gave you a pink summons that is returnable in a criminal court (as opposed to OATH) then you have been charged with an offense. ...

These cases are very fact specific. Was the other person involved in violent behavior before he stabbed you? Had there been prior violent...

In most cases, the ring is given before the marriage. The law in this situation is generally, a party not under any impediment to marry may...

You will need to establish that the condo’s Board of Managers had actual or constructive notice of the leaves and newspapers or that their presence...

Attempted murder is a serious charge. Hire a good criminal defense lawyer. If there are surveillance cameras where the incident occurred, take...

If you were convicted of either Manslaughter in the first or second degree (Penal Law sections 125.15 or 125.20), then the conviction is not...

You might be correct but every case is different. Has the defense offered valid reasons, have there been court orders?