Had consensual sex w/ 16 yr. old, days shy of 17. I was under the influence of d&a when I signed police statement.

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Mural Copyright: Can I make enlarged prints to sell of a picture that includes a mural in a music venue?

You updated information does not really change any of the prior answers. It is still a derivative use of a copyrighted work. When you ask "What...

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I've heard its nearly impossible to get a decent plea deal in nassau county ny,

I just want to clarify the answer previously given. It is incorrect to state that DA Rice has a "no plea" policy on DWI. Most DWI cases are still...

Question regarding Embezzlement in NYC

The above answers are correct, but I just wanted to add that depending on the circumstances it may also be a Federal crime with different statutes...

Can i have my acod dropped?

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If you were found guilty on prostitution charges can they be erased after 10 yrs?

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Can a 19 year old get arresrted for talking with a 12 year old as friends?

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Selling on ebay?

I see lots of people doing lots of things I would never do because it is illegal. The sports leagues -NFL, MLB, NHL- are vigorous enforcers of...

How much jail time will i have to serve for dwi fine

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We are Using a Trademark Name as Part of a Published Book Title

It is very hard to answer your question in a simple Q & A forum such as this as these cases are very fact specific. For example, you do not mention...