Are there legal exceptions to statutory rape in New York?

NY's statutory rape laws are considered strict liability crimes meaning if you break the letter of the law, there are no or limited defenses. The...

While your question seems like basic one, it actually touches upon several different subjects that often come up in this area. Various local and...

WHAT CAN THE CHARGES BE FOR A 1ST OFFENSE OF PENAL CODE 221.01.1?

Often, these charges are handled by an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal or a plea to a violation (which is not a crime) Depending on your...

Just to add to Barry's thorough and correct repsonse, it is difficult for any lawyer to answer a general question of this nature in this forum....

I want to manufacture t shirts with quotes from george bush and use a image of his signature.is that a violation of copyright.

I think Daniel's position, as usual, is accurate. A PDF file of the president's signature is available and is not subject to copyright in the...

Copyright infringement-old theme songs

Likely. You may want to look at the government's webpage on fair use to see if you can fit into one of those exceptions (parody is a possible...

Copyright

Just to add to Mr. Strum's correct response, the use of the word "OHIO" and the color scheme would not be an infringment of the State of Ohio's...

WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR POLICE CODE 221.10.1

That section is public consumption of marijuana. If it is your first arrest, often courts adjourn the case in contemplation of dismissal meaning ...

Does a Life Estate over rule a Will when both refer to the same property

Generally, yes. A will can only give away what ever rights the deceased person had. So if the deceased person gave PERSON A a life estate and...

Can i get my landlord for not getting after other tenants that are causing disturpting other tenants at all hours of the day and

The one thing your landlord promises you in the lease is the right to "quiet enjoyment" of the premises. The word "quiet" does not refer just to...