The DA can write the charges up at whatever level the DA sees fit. So if the complaint has not been filed with the court yet, the DA can do...

I have a commercial spot in brooklyn, the landlord is trying to raise rent $400, lease is up. Is that legal?

I am not aware of any rent controls for commercial property - the landlord can charge whatever he can get someone to pay. The above is for...

If a police office used a cell phone of a friend to lure you into a trap is it legal for him to do it w/o approval by the owner

The police can use trickery to arrest someone. The police don't have to Mirandize you unless you are both in custody AND being questioned. You...

My husband was arrested for trespass 3rd for jumping over a fence to get fire wood for a camp fire in up state ny.

The odds are the system will report the new arrest to NYC Probation eventually. As I said before, trying to hide from the new arrest is a big...

Will an Order to Show Cause expediate recovery of funds?

This does not sound like something you can do by order to show cause out of the box. It sounds like a breach of contract case and so you have to...

I was arrested in warren county ny.how will this affect my probation in new york city.

You actually have an obligation under the terms and conditons of your probation to report the arrest to your Probation Officer; if you don't, it...

Is there a deadline to file a motion after the verdict and before sentancing

It sounds like you mean a motion to set aside the verdict under Criminal Procedure Law section 330.30. It can be filed any time after the verdict...

Wrongful death on suicide?

The main issue is whether the police created a special duty to protect your brother. I would need to learn more facts. The part that bothers me is...

You don't say what Court you are in but if its State Supreme Court, you only serve the Answer, you don't file it. You can move pre-answer to...

What is considered a "criminal case" in NY? Is malpractice by a professional in litigation considered criminal?

No. Its civil, not criminal. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and now handle personal injury cases, including malpractice cases, so feel...