A decision letter from EEOC finds my employer guilty of sexual harassment & retaliation. I am offered $75,000 to settle. Fair?

You should probably meet with an employment lawyer to discuss all the facts of your case in order to decide if the offer is a good one. There are a...

What does conference mean

Usually conferences are held to discuss the progress and discovery and talk about the possibility of a plea bargain. After getting permission from...

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Do I need an attorney when I get divorced?

By law, you do not need an attorney to finish a divorce case. That being said, you should have someone look over any proposed stipulation of...

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How can I help my boyfriend?

If he has been in jail for three months I am sure he is facing charges. If you cannot afford to hire private counsel then find a way to work with...

Will I go to jail for a first time, non violent offense?

A good lawyer should be able to keep you out of jail unless it is a huge amount of money. Being able to pay some restitution will also help. Work...

I was charged with menacing in the 2nd, and despite my criminal history i have no violence. and havent been in trouble for years

This is a conversation that you need to have with your attorney. Much will depend on how believable the alleged victim is. It is difficult to...

Can I ask for a restraining order??

You can go to family court and attempt to file a family offense petition while requesting an order of protection. The court will make a decision...

I just got arrested and charged with PL 221.10 01 in NYC. I need advice on how to handle this case.

If you have no criminal record then the case will most probably dismissed in the end. I would not lose sleep over the situation. Just appear in...

My wife took kids out of state without my permission to live, so I filed habeus corpus writ

The court may accept the written stipulation or allow you to withdraw the petition. In the alternative the court may adjourn the case to a date...

Pink Summons for Open Container NYC

The judge may allow the mistake to be fixed in court. Go to court on the day in question and it is possible the case may be dismissed or resolved...