Filing civil suit in federal v. state court...

If you pass the $75,000 threshhold you are eligible to file in federal court by way of diversity jurisdiction. You can nevertheless file in state...

Lawyer was suspended

He needs to hire a new lawyer admitted in federal court right away so he isn't prejudiced as to any of the matters pending in the current lawsuit. ...

Am I going to get arrested?

You should really get a lawyer sooner rather than later...you can certainly get arrested if the charges are filed by your stepfather. While it may...

How do i stop from being evicted after i have a 72 hour notice taped on my door. dated 9/12/2013 date it was issued.

Get an attorney to review everything. The three day pay-or-quit notice only means you have 3 days to either pay the amount allegedly owed or...

What is the small claims court statute of limitations on lease agreements?

6 years if the action is based on something in the lease. Other statutes of limitations could apply though if the action does not arise out of the...

Is there any empirical evidence that the laws of the state of Ny apply to me?

It is derived from the concept of the social contract. While you may believe the penal law, in an of itself, is not evidence of applicability, its...

When Enhancements out number the time the crime carries

A skilled attorney familiar with federal sentencing should thoroughly review the PSR and all relevant material to make sure no double-counting...

Ideally, you'd want an attorney admitted in both states so he or she can counsel you on all related matters. Also, from a practical standpoint,...

Myself and 2 friends were given trespassing violations and have to appear in court for an "arraignment" - what does that mean?

The arraignment is the initial appearance in front of the court, which consists primarily of entering your plea and takes very little time. The...

If I use my security deposit for last months rent, can my landlord lock me out of my apt.? Thank you.

Security deposits are not meant to cover rent, and legally, the landlord cannot unilaterally use them to do so if you are late on the rent. ...