Is this a case of Criminally Negligent Manslaughter?

Its a very interesting question. Personally, I would argue that the parents did not cause the death of the children as the children did not exist...

If someone files an order of protection against me can I file a mutual order of protection against them?

Unfortunately, in New York State, there is no such thing as a mutual Order of Protection in Criminal Court as you describe it. The order of...

Arrest search in NY

This is a re-print of a guide I posted on Avvo. I believe the included information is still current. How Can I Find a Person’s Criminal History...

Before DAT date

One of the primary benefits of hiring your own private criminal defense attorney is access to that attorney as you require. When you are assigned...

As with all criminal charges you are not required to say or deny anything. If you want to fight the charges, you plead “not guilty” and then it...

New York employer - court website?

The relevant links are listed below. If you are looking for cases where your employer is currently active as a litigant in the State of New York...

If a person makes a false claim, to cause an arrest - that is then thrown out of court. Can you seek malicious prosecution???

As a general proposition, under New York State Law there are a number of different legal theories that would allow an individual who was wrongly...

Got sued for a Car accident, and insurance is under my uncle's name

You are correct in your belief that you should contact the insurance company that was covering your uncle’s vehicle at the time of the accident and...

What should I do about a collection agency summons sent to my FORMER roommate?

As the debt is for your ex-roommate, it can be safely ignored. You are under no obligation to talk to or otherwise assist the collection company...

My Girlfriends house was raided by police nothing was found and they had no warrent can i sue

While it is very possible that you may have the “makings” of a lawsuit, with the limited information that you have provided it is extremely...