I recall the law as amended is that merely holding it in one's hand creates at least a presumption that it was being used illegally.

If you still feel uncomfortable, you should consult a local counsel to advise or represent you, if you think the expense will warrant it.

If I deposit a few personal checks in my own name from another bank account that has been closed into a active account can I

Issuing a check without the funds being in the account at the time is a B misdemeanor.

16 year old girl got pregnant by a 24 year old 2 months before she turns 17

Anyone can report the statutory rape. The State of NY prosecutes, not the informant. "He" should consult counsel.

Can I press charges on my mom for not helping me?

You can directly press charges by going to the police. Possibly, CPS could investigate her failure. But your mother did not necessarily commit a...

How much time can do I serve out of 2 to 4 years

see your other post

How much time do i serve out of a 2-4 sentence

see your other post

How long do you have to serve on a 2-4 sentence before being eligible for work release,

see your other post

How long will i serve out of a 2-4 jail sentence,

An indeterminate sentence of 2 to 4 (a second felony offender) means you are eligible for parole after two years, and max out at 4 years. Work...

Is what im asking him to do considered blackmail or extortion

It would be extortion in NYS, but the law may be different in Canada.