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As a documented domestic violence victim, do I have any protectionsagainst retaliatory legal actions, whether criminal or civil?
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Answered on May 05, 2016
No you have no immunity or protection against being falsely arrested or falsely sued. The one good thing is that you live in Ithaca, not NYC,...
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Is it possible that I was arrested but not fingerprinted in NYC?
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Answered on May 05, 2016
Its possible but highly unlikely. Fingerprints are not required for arraignment on a misdemeanor, but offering an ACD to someone whose prior...
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What can I do NYC security licensing wants details about this case ?
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Answered on May 04, 2016
They want details, you should try to provide them if you want the job. The files are located at the clerks office of the Court where you received...
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Is there any civil recourse he may have because of a wrong arrest or against anyone or is there a statue of limitations?
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Answered on May 04, 2016
The statute of limitations has run on every possible cause of action.
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Can a lawyer do this or this is not what they can help me with
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Answered on May 04, 2016
Of course you can hire an attorney to check for warrants, etc. The attorney may nor be successful, bit he can access Court records and other...
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Do I have to ever have to disclose that I had a Adjourned in contemplation of dismissal over 20 years ago ?
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Answered on May 04, 2016
If you are ever asked about arrests, the honest answer would be yes, but that question is improper and only allowed in police type applications.
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How many days will I need to do probation? Will the stoplift program help my case. Will I be arrested again?
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Answered on May 04, 2016
You appear not to have plead guilty but instead put into a diversion program. You will continue to attend Court and report to probation until the...
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I got a letter from immigration court that my dui conviction is actually criminal activity which endangers public safety
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Answered on May 04, 2016
You should consult an Immigration attorney, preferably one who does not drink while practicing.
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Does rikers have a program for drug court or is this just another holding area they sent him to
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Answered on May 04, 2016
That depends on the Judge. He already failed out of Drug Court and is now a prisoner hoping to get drug treatment. If the Judge feels he learned...
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What options do I have at this point to mitigate the 20 years of registration? Seems like an excessive time for a misdemeanor.
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Answered on May 04, 2016
You could try to file a motion for re-sentencing to change your status, but it will be difficult.
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