Re: NY State Penal Law- can a person be charged with menacing using a toy gun ?

Yes.

Union pension of some sort

I agree with the prior respojpnder with an addition. Get a copy of the union collective bargaining agreement t have a lawyer review it. Also, if...

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How do I legally change my name in NYC and what does it cost?

You can get a free name change if you are undergoing a divorce. Otherwise follow the advise if the prior responder.

Can i retain a court appointed attorney after i pd another attorney who i not handling the case as they told me they would.

There are many fine court appointed lawyers and public defenders. If you are not happy with a paid lawyer, then you can request to be appointed one...

If you have a warrant for your arrest, do they have to read you your rights before they put you in jail?

No.

Is there liability for providing alcohol to an alcoholic with a history of serious falling injuries while drunk ?

You can contact adult protective services if you wish. If someone in NY serves someone alcoholnwhile they had too much already, then they may be...

Is my ex husband violating custody and court orders?

Speak to a local family court lawyer. Before you see the lawyer write up a history of what happened and bring with you all court paperwork.

My sons ex girlfriend wants to sign her rights over on their daughter. What doe he do now?

Speak to a local family lawyer asnsson as possible. Was there a paternity proceeding? Is there an order of custody or visitation? Many questions...

My divorce paperwork states ""christmas vacation from 6 pm on the day the childs school christmas vacation begins"

If the last day of school is Friday, then the vacation starts Friday. You can ask your divorce lawyer to review it and give you a quick answer.

Can I force my attorney to get my case to trial?

If you do not wish to settle a case, then it goes to trial. However, the court system , is slow and legal fees are expensive. Speak to your lawyer...