Criminal Background Check in New York City - Standard or varies by industry?

I would be surprised if your case is sealed because Penal Law 155.25 is petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor and convictions for crimes do not get...

What should I do with open container tickets?

I have been able to resolve cases like yours without the client needing to appear in court. I am a former State and federal prosecutor and now...

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In a motor vehicle case, you must show "serious injury" as that term in defined in the Insurance Law. A fracture is one category of serious injury...

If this was on a highway, prior written notice may not be needed pursuant to Highway Law § 139(2). However, you still have to serve a Notice of...

How can I get my charge dismissed?

1. No. This can be corrected. 4. No. 2 and 3: These are issues that a lawyer can argue to the DA to try and get the case dismissed but these are...

If an adult witnesses a child getting molested, and the adult begins to defend the child and injures the person, is it self defe

I would need to know more facts but the law does recognize the defense of third persons.

In NY, what is the most likely judicial outcome for a 15 year old who committed a robbery?

Assuming you want a plea, the goal is to get youthful offender status so you don't have a criminal record. Probation would be the likely goal on...

If a warrant is out for my arrest can I get back into America?

If the warrant was placed in the system, it will likely pop up when you clear Immigration and be acted upon at Customs. You should retain a...

It was likely denied with leave to make the motion again now if there was a procedural error or to make the motion again after the completion of...

Can a lawyer represent me at the small claims ?

A lawyer can represent you but evidence has to be in admissible form. Therefore, you may still need to be there in order to present your side of...

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