I'm 17 and the person I want to have sex with is 25 is this considered statutory rape if I'm able to constent to it?

The age of consent in New York is 17. So this means that you can give consent. Statutory rape means just that, under the age designated in the...

A family member if mine was killed in a wreck can we press criminal charges on them as it was there fault?

Local law enforcement and prosecutor's offices have control over whether criminal charges will be pressed. You can try discussing the issue with...

Can my minor daughters ex minor boyfriend force a DNA test on her baby if she isn't allowing visits and is not seeking support?

He still has a right to assert paternity, however undesirable he may be. Talk to a family law attorney who can explain what to do. If you feel his...

What is probate process?

I agree with prior advice here. It's not impossible for you to have a distribution if the estate, but it may be difficult. Talk to a probate...

I agree with Mr. Lewis here. Your safety is important here, so talk to the police and protect yourself.

Is it illegal to upload a PRIVATE video without both parties permission?

It might not be a criminal act, but that don't mean you don't have a way to protect yourself. Talk to an attorney who can explain invasion of...

Can my supervisor photograph and privately record our conversation because of nationality and religious belief?

Your interest is best served by talking to an employment attorney as soon as possible.

Can a landlord raise rent?

Probably not. I'd take the lease, and the written agreement about $75 for electricity, to an attorney to make sure that there isn't any way the...

Wife charged with larceny after we moved and left rental items behind

Talk to a criminal defense attorney in the area where the warrant was issued from. I'm agreeing with prior advice here, the charges won't go away,...

Is a verbal contract as good as a written contract if there's doc's evidencing a party was aware of the stipulations?

Most likely. If there's no written contract the court will interpret the behavior of the parties that shows they intend to be bound by a contract....