What if a witness states to the cops he saw something and then in court says that it looked like something happened?

All the law requires of you when you testify in court is that you answer the questions truthfully to the best of your ability. People are not...

Does Aggravated Assault transfer between States? Meaning - can someone in NYC pull up my records when indicated in NJ?

If I understand your question correctly, you are presently in New York and have been charged for a crime in New Jersey. Not only can someone in...

What is the proper way to evict a tenant in suffolk county lindenhurst new york?

In my opinion, it is difficult and time consuming to try to evict someone on your own. In long run the money that you spend on an attorney that...

Where can I find a probono lawyer who can help me filling a prorate and letters of administration

Depending upon the size and nature of the estate, you may not need an attorney. In many New York Courts there is a "pro se" litigant office, which...

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Grand jury not told about all the evidence

The issue of a prosecutor’s duty to present exculpatory evidence to a Grand Jury is not clear cut. While a prosecutor “maintain[s] broad...

My partner and I are not married but live together. Am I responsible for her medical bills if she is unable to pay or dies?

In general, unless you specifically agree to make such payments, you are not legally responsible for such bills. I note that it sometimes happens...

I torn my rotator cuff at work twice within 5 months and is now getting suregry after healing then don i expect a settlement ?

Yes, absolutely, get a workers compensation attorney in your area to take your case. Do not try and do a workers compensation matter without an...

My partner wants me to buy his half or his lawyer will start a partition.

Your options in this matter are fairly straight forward. You can either negotiate with your partner/co-owner and try to reach an agreement as to a...

While you have the right to a free public defender, this does not translate into the right to have any attorney you choose. Rather, the Court will...

Is threatning a person considered a crime in New York City?

A threat is not per se actionable in New York State, however they are frequently prosecuted under several New York State Penal codes providing that...