Do the cops have the right to search my vehicle if it is in my driveway without mine or the owners permission??

Absence the owner's consent or the presence of exigent circumstances, the police would need a warrant to legally search a vehicle parked on a...

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Depending on the severity of the violation, your probation officer has the authority to subject you to an immediate arrest or may simply file a...

What would be my sentencing results?

You maximum exposure for the misdemeanor is one year of incarceration in the Orange County Jail. Your maximum exposure on the violation is 15 days...

Can I be sued for his injuries?

The short is yes, your friend could sue you. The extent of your liability for the accident is another question. If your friend is relatively young,...

Are cops allowed to pull people over while sitting in a parking lot waiting for their car to warm up if they haven't drank?

The State Trooper must have reasonable suspicion to believe that a violation of the penal and/or traffic law has occurred in order to stop and...

Can I sue a company several years after accident if I'm having issues now from the accident?

The statute of limitations for negligent acts in New York is 3 years. Your time to commence litigation has passed.

Can I be held responsible for public damage if I wasn't even in the car at the time of the accident?

The answer to you question is most likely "yes". Under VTL Section 388, the registered owner of a motor vehicle is jointly and severally liable for...

Do I need a lawyer?

New York VTL Section 388 holds a registered owner of a motor vehicle jointly liable for negligent acts committed by a driver provided the driver...

Someone crossed two lanes horizontally and hit me. Is this a legal maneuver? He is blaming me.

The opposing driver is required to maintain their designated lane of travel and must yield to oncoming traffic. On these facts, the opposing driver...

Can I get a list of the criminal defense attorneys in my area.. Sullivan County NY?

Contacting the Sullivan County Bar Association or searching on Avvo.com are good places to find a qualified local criminal attorney.