What is considered a "preserved argument" on appeal?

Yes, issues raised during an unsuccessful motion to suppress would be considered "preserved" for purposes of appeal. In addition, the term...

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Miranda rights

Miranda warnings are not mandatory. While it is true that if you are in custody - and the police question you - you must be given Miranda warnings...

Cellphone refurbishing company killed my phone when I sent it in for repair.

If they won't respond to your calls then if you want to pursue it further you need to file a lawsuit.

Can I go to jail for a 5yr old charge ???

Can't be sure that the two incidents are related. While there is no statute of limitations, five years is a long time to wait to indict someone. It...

Supreme Court of the state of ny. Appellate division. Second department. What does this mean?!

The Supreme Court, Appellate Division Second Department is a mid-level appellate court that hears cases coming from the trial counts in Westerner,...

Should I agree to take a polygraph?

If you decide to take the polygraph, you should speak to an attorney who is knowledgeable about the whole process. Your chances of passing will be...

Do these Supreme Court decisions protect me from being fired?

That depends. Those cases involved governmental agencies who were the employers. If you are employed by a private company, your First Amendment...

The age of consent in NY is 17, however a person who is under age 16 but older than 13 years old can consent to sex with a person who is no more...

Why are you sending innocent people to jail? Even wen you know the truth about the case.

The attorneys on this cite are criminal defense attorneys - they don't send anyone to jail - prosecutors and ultimately judges send people to jail....

Can a judge believe a felon who has been in prison several times and broken probation several times?

A judge can believe anyone - someone is not disqualified from giving believable testimony simply because he has been previously convicted of an...