Can I get an acd for the 3 misdemeanors I'm being charged with?

Anything is possible, but it's tough to say based on the very limited facts you presented here. You should retain counsel to negotiate with the...

"Readiness" is a legal term that has to do with New York's statutory speedy trial rules. You can always take the case to trial; just be sure...

Speeding ticket during Rush hour

The "but she did it too" defense works just as well in the courts as it did when we were in kindergarten. Stop making online admissions & retain...

What age can a child say which parent he or she wants to live with

18.........................................................

Is there any case law for NY that awards a motion to seal records in a libel/defamation case for obvious reasons?

Court records are public information. It's also a due process right that every defendant should have a public trial. Many people choose not to...

How long after I obtain a legal separation can I divorce?

Either spouse can file for divorce by alleging the marriage has broken down irretrievably for the last 6 months. The timeline after that is based...

What are the legal steps to change my present divorce lawyer?

You will need to hire a new lawyer. Don't be surprised if you find most attorneys don't accept retread-clients.

How can a case be brought to the grand jury when there was never a preliminary hearing?

The purpose of the felony exam is to determine if there's reasonable cause to hold you on a felony. If the defendant demands the exam, rather than...

Should I request a supporting deposition for a dwai upstate New York Catskills?

Whether or not to request a supporting deposition is a decision that's best left to a lawyer who will make it based on things like: her experience...

If my husband is retired now, but used to make 8 times what I continue to make part-time now, how does one figure out spousal

https://www.nycourts.gov/divorce/MaintenanceChildSupportTools.shtml