Is seventeen a legal age for concent in new york state? if so is it protected by law?

Age 17 is the age of consent in New York for all sexual purposes.

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NY DUI and drug laws, NY criminal code

It is hard to answer that question without knowing more, but normally to support a DWAI-drugs charge there needs to be a blood exam or other...

Copyright Infringement Legal Advice

I just want to add to Daniel's thorough and proper response that having a video on You Tube that infringes on a copyright by having some music...

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What are possible consequences for violating probation with a under age possession of alcohol charge under NY criminal laws

There is no 6 month probation in NY State so what you are referring to is probably an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) An ACD means...

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Copyright / Patent Protection - Protecting An Idea

It is very difficult to answer such a general question in a format such as this, but generally speaking, you cannot copyright, trademark or patent...