Police procedure

I don't think there is a law against it. It sounds like the officer may be interested in a relationship with you. I suggest that you not discuss...

Husband passed away at age 43 from bladder cancer. Could working 20 years at Kodak and the chemicals be to blame?

Did you ask a doctor? You may have some statute of limtiation problems assuming there is causation.

My husband is facing a gun charge in NY city, n he has never had an upstate felony. How much time is he facing?

The max is 15 years. The minimum on the C depends on how long he was incarcerated for the prior felony and on any other cases he may have had. If...

My boyfriend has been locked up for 2 months now for something he didn't do. How long til he's find not guilty????

Attempted Murder is a felony so the DA has 6 months of speedy trial time but not all time is included. If the case has been indicted, the Judge...

How much time could you get for Burglary, first-degree but had a key to the home

Up to 25 years. The key is interesting and something that should be discussed with a criminal defense attorney.

It is a misdemeanor under the Public Health Code. The New York City Administrative Code section that another attorney mentioned applies only in New...

NYPD never identified themselves, searched my car, handcuffed me, took me to precinct, given fake summons. Case to sue?

The police don't have to read Miranda warnings unless: a) you are in custody; and b) being interoggated.

When citing rules in a motion do you copy the rules and include the rule

I generally quote what a statute or rule says (or block quote it if it's long). I find that Judges appreciate whatever you can do to make it easier...

Accused of Shoplifting at Century 21, Manhattan. 2 1/2 Year old daughter put something in stroller basket I did not notice.

I have handled many shoplifting cases arising from Century 21. The store is very aggressive about prosecuting and you will also receive a civil...

Should I get an attorney if I received a criminal court summons for public urnation in NYC?

I have handled many of these for Avvo users. Contrary to what the another attorneys said, I've never seen a JHO give a Disordlery Conduct for the...