Tax Warrant, what are my options?

You (or an attorney or your tax preparer) should contact the State as soon as possible and try and work out a deal. Explain that your business is...

An arrest was made to the individual that broke my car window. labeled criminal mischief.

Definitely make a police report. In my experience witness tampering is treated as an extremely serious crime because it undermines the entire...

What kind of a sentence is a defendant likely facing with no prior felonies after losing a Agg. Vehicular Assault case in NYC?

In my experience (whether it is fair or not) judges tend to sentence higher than the final plea offer as a disincentive for anyone to take a case...

Can a jury instruction (charge) in a criminal felony case be modified upon application of defendant in New York?

Toward the end of the trial there will be a charging conference. When you submit your proposed language you should provide the judge with copies...

Fighting a mechanic lien foreclosure lawsuit.

First, you should check to see if the contractor is licensed if one is required where the work was done. The Appellate Division recently held if...

Can NYPD release a person from jail when on detox and suicide watch? With no housing, clothes, money, or ID?

So long as you didn't receive a Desk Appearance Ticket, NYPD likely did not release you from jail - a judge did. If so, if there is an order of...

We just received a foreclosure notice and are working with a loan modifier who says she cant help us with the notice.What to do.

Be very careful with "loan modifiers." In NY State, the law changed to prohibit anyone but a licensed NY attorney from taking any money from you...

If you don't attend the conference it will undoubtedly speed up the process.

What do I do when I get no responses from the bank's attorney when I call for a reinstatement quote?Several calls voicemail only

Your best bet is to write to your loan servicer and request a reinstatement figure. If you are in foreclosure already, you should seek an...