What constitutes false imprisionment under Article 9 of the Mental Hygiene law?

First, the officials acting on Article 9 act with qualified immunity. This means that you would have to show gross negligence to be able to...

I couldn't find malpractice lawyer to take my former lawyer to court, do you think I can represent myself at the court ?

Proving a legal malpractice case requires specific knowledge of what good and accepted practice in the particular field is. To win a legal mal...

As Mr. Ham around says, we would have to see the retainer to tell if he may withdraw for non-payment of the retainer or other bill. That said,...

Is there privacy laws lawyers must follow?

Why would lawyer two be at the hearing? He doesn't represent you, does he? If he is there on your case, your first lawyer will know you saw the...

In NY, can criminal charges be filed against guy that tricked me (by online impersonation) into sending nude photos of myself?

I am sorry for your predicament. This sounds a lot like a very organized con. The problem is, though, that you are over 18 and are a consenting...

Do I have A case or not??

If you are looking to make a case for negligent security, I think you'll fall short. If this was an open air shopping center where people could...

Needing some help in finding a ( Legal Malpractice) even help with civil rights issues has well!

I've read this entry five times. I'm still not sure I understand it. From what I can make out, someone in jail unjustly needs an appellate...

"...treatment did not accomplish its intended purpose..." - how likely to win case in medical malpractice ?

I agree with all my colleagues have said. I add to this that you are incorrect in calling this man an expert witness. If what you wrote was his...

I was rearedend in my car how long does a case like this take

From inception to trial in Nassau county, if that's where the accident happened, can take 2 1/2 - 4 years for resolution by trial if a simple...

Can an American citizen legally experience tyranny and oppression?

To directly answer your rambling question, yes, it is very possible. Travel to North Korea, China, Iran or even Venezuela and you will see what...