You can absolutely pursue a civil suit. But it may have been helpful, if their had been a criminal conviction of the party that you want to sue.

Will the D.A. lower my DWI charges to something non-criminal.

The refusal hearing is with the DMV. That's not the DA. You need a lawyer for this one. It's a battle on 2 fronts - the in court with the DA and...

I am looking to put on a play at the local theater. How do I make sure I am not breaking copyright law?

List the songs, their writers, publishers, etc.; Contact ASCAP, BMI, etc.; Find out who needs to be contacted to get the permission needed to...

How much of the lyrics of a song is under copyright?

If the lyrics are copyrighted and you use them, in whole or in part, you are obligated to get permission from the copyright holder and contract to...

It depends where the contract will be enforced. For example, if the contract is written and enforceable under New York law, then whatever rights...

Sealing of violation convictions New York

Access to sealed files is limited, even for the defendant's attorney.

What should I do my boss choked me and slammed my head against a tile wall?

Call the police and have him arrested. After he has his "day in court", it will be time to sue. But you should not let that type of behavior go.