I married in Italy 5 years ago. My exhusband does not want to sign for divorce. I live in New York. Can I get a divorce here?

You can get divorced here. However, you will have to serve your husband in order for the divorce to proceed. Once he is served you can go forward...

Can we do better with a lawyer than a public defender.? We really cannot afford a lawyer.

Diversionary programs are a way for a defendant to resolve a case without receiving a criminal defendant. A true analysis can only be done after...

How likely is it to get a 221.10 (criminal possession of marijuana 5th degree) ACD sealed immediately? (in NYC)

For good reason and with a little luck you can get a sealing in a short period of time. However, arrest records cannot be sealed or expunged in New...

Can i fix my past time serve conviction after 17 years?

If you fall under some very specific grounds you can make a motion to vacate the plea and sentence. It is very difficult, there is a limited chance...

As long as you meet the residency requirements, there will be no problem in processing the divorce in New York. You can either contact an attorney...

Can a witness change the statement he made to the police based on evidence he didn't have when he made the statement?

A witness can change a statement and then be cross examined while giving testimony. A witness should always testify in a truthful manner.

How do I file for an uncontested divorce in New York with little money? I'm on SSI and am broke, don't know what to do.

You can go to the court clerk in the county you reside and see if they have a handbook for pro se litigants or go to the new York state office of...

How much time do you have to do in jail in order for immigration to pick you up?

Most likely immigration will pick him up. If you check with corrections there may already be a hold on him. If he has multiple felonies it will be...

It should not as the case was dismissed and sealed. No one can predict what an individual employer will do regarding the arrest. If you are asked...

I was charged with robbery and possession of property in NY. My final disposition is disorderly conduct, do I have a civil case?

You can try speaking to civil lawyers but it might be a difficult case as you were found guilty of disorderly conduct. An attorney would have to...