Can a 20 year old date and engage in intimate situations with a 16 year old in NY?

Age of consent in NY is 17. Sexual relations between a 20 year old and 16 year old is sexual misconduct, which is a misdemeanor. 21 year old and 16...

I don't see why you need to speak with her or her husband. If you are filing for divorce you should bring the matter up with your attorney, but the...

Is being arrested twice legal ?

Double jeopardy does not attach to your case until a jury is empaneled for trial or evidence has been introduced in a bench trial.

Best case scenario what is the minimum amount of time he is looking at?

Best case scenario for any case is the case is dismissed. What is realistic depends on the strength of the prosecution's case, the judge, and how...

It depends on how much of their practice consits of criminal defense. Additionally, not every case takes the same amount of time.

Does NYS abide by affirmative consent standards outside of college campuses?

To answer the initial question: no. If it is unclear to you whether consent exists then you should not engage in the behavior.

I am divorced. How do I change my custody situation?

As stated, you can file a petition in family court to modify custody.

Is the USA a republic?

The United States is not a direct democracy. Is there an underlying question that would involve the legal system?

Can an order of joint legal custody be easily changed ?

There needs to be a change in circumstances for a judge to be able to change a custody order. What constitutes a sufficient change in circumstances...

Harassment in the second degree carries a maximum jail sentence of 15 days. Additionally, fines and an order of protection can come from pleading...