The age of consent is 17. As long as both you and the 17-year old partner consent to the sexual intercourse there is no rape.

You need to look over your conditions of probation to see how far Probation can go in investigation of new criminal or otherwise violative...

Fired for knowing about corrupt boss behavior

The first question you will be asked by the government agency you are seeking to be rehired by is if you possessed information about corruption,...

I think I need a civil rights attorney?

I am sorry, but I do not see this as a Civil Rights issue, especially if your periodontist gave a reason for the change in his or her refusal to...

Unfortunately, pardons are very rare, and usually reserved for non-violent offenders. That being said, the Governor has championed raising the age...

I have a petit theft arrest and disorderly conduct arrest on my record, could I still be admitted to a top law school and bar?

As the other attorneys already commented, a prior arrest record, or a disorderly conduct conviction should not effect your ability to enter law...

The legal age of consent is 17. Assuming that your girlfriend was not lying about her age - - even if she lied about her age, you are held...

Nurse practitioner being investigated for narcotic prescribing diversion. What kind of attorney do I ?

A criminal defense attorney whose main practice is in the jurisdiction that you are being investigated in is definitely needed. The earlier in the...

I live in nycha I just moved in a few months ago I noticed the ceiling in the kitchen leaking I put ticket no one came. ?

I would suggest that you call 311 for information on how to address the problem.

Which professions are responsible for reporting that a recently turned 16 year old is having sex with a soon to be 19 year old??

School officials, hospitals and other medical personnel or social worker/counselor. The source of the information is critical in determining if a...