As a general rule, anything that isn't a moving violation and carries no points is a good alternative to any moving violation or one that carries...

To file a complaint, you can do any one of the following: 1) Call the Board of Correction at 212-669-7900 and inform them of your grievance;...

Can the police lie to my lawyer?

The short answer is "yes" but under the Brady decision and NY's new disclosure laws they will have to "put up or shut up." So if they don't...

If the divorce is uncontested (no children or property issues to be resolved) you can file for the cost of the court fees ($325.) In NY, you will...

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New York State Courts Electronic Filing System is a program that permits the filing of legal papers by electronic means with the County Clerk or...

What do I do? Is this a legal issue?

Generally speaking, you don't need a permit for long arms (rifles or shotguns). You generally need permits for pistols and certain high-powered...

I'm looking for a quote to get a criminal court stay away order of protection that neither party wants removed.

The parties can jointly petition the court to vacate the order - the cost will depend on whether the DA's office opposes the motion or if the issue...

You may have a claim under "false light" or libel per se... but litigation is expensive and you will have trouble establishing the value of the...

My exhusband and I equally own a building. He may be going to prison. Would I be able to own the building 100%?

You can sell your share of the building if you are co-tenants - if you are tenants in joint, you will have to file in the Supreme Court of the...

Do I need to pay back this money?

This isn't a criminal defense issue - unless you have been arrested for passing counterfeit currency. As to whether you have to reimburse your...