If I am 17 and wanted to date someone older, what is the highest age I can date?

The New York Age of Consent is 17 years old. Individuals aged 16 or younger in New York are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and...

Except for the transcript what other trial papers does the Court normally keep in hard copy cases?

The documents should be in the court file or the clerk's file. You can include them in an appendix if the papers are going to be referenced in...

I was arrested on Dec. 26, 2017 for a DUI and had my first court date on Jan 18, 2018 and the prosecution has no BAC?

If the BAC test result was not available at your first appearance, your will not be subject to suspension pending prosecution. The prosecution...

A young man was convicted of murder the witness recanted his conviction was overturned and he is still in prison

If the conviction was vacated, the defendant is restored to his pre-trial status. It appears he has a bail which he is unable to satisfy. You have...

APpealing the appellate 1st term decision?

In cases decided by the Appellate Term, which generally hears appeals from the limited-jurisdiction Civil Court of the City of New York or Town and...

If you cannot afford an attorney you should contact Legal Aid and can obtain the number from the court of your arrest. If your case is In Orange...

HHello just wondering what happens after being charged for 2cd degree trespassing class B misdemeanor I have a clean record

With a clean record the Assistant District Attorney will likely reduce the charge but you would be wise to retain an experienced defense attorney...

What is the process for a motion to appeal?

In cases decided by the Appellate Term, which generally hears appeals from the limited-jurisdiction of Town and Village Courts and the Civil Court...

I was arrested for aggravated die on September 2, 2017. My 1st dwi was in 2008. I have a public defender

A second DWI measured from the date of the last conviction is a felony in New York. You should meet with your attorney to discuss. Frequently an...

Is the Second Department strict about he 14000 words limit for the appellant's brief?

You should write to the clerk of the court seeking permission to file an oversized brief. Usually the effort to condense the brief produces a...