My ex husband has denied to support our child, can my daughter who is 15 yrs old sue him for support?

At 15, your child is still considered a minor and cannot commence any lawsuit, but ultimately this is an action between the parents, your child is...

To answer your questions in order: (1) The number of days a trial lasts depends on how many witnesses there are. For a misdemeanor, I imagine the...

I don't think there is a "best" major as law school will change your way of thinking no matter what. The most common majors are English, history...

How can i drop charges and seal his record if my boyfriend was arrested as burglar and domestic violence?

The best thing you can do for your boyfriend is to refuse to speak with the prosecutor or sign any documents and to stay away from him so he is not...

How serious is a criminal contempt charge? Is this a civil or criminal offense?

I imagine you were charged with PL § 215.50 which is a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of a year in jail. While it is unlikely you...

My ex-wife gets me arrested while at our family court hearing Oct 5th alleging I harassed her violating an order of protection?

I agree with Ms. Zakarin that you should consider hiring an attorney to preserve any video evidence at the courthouse. You can also contact your...

BAIL QUESTION

Your questions is a touch confusing, but I am going to try to offer some scenarios which hopefully will answer your question. When you mention...

An ACD is an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal meaning the case is adjourned with the intent of it being dismissed and seal within 6...

What is the order of court dates in criminal misdemeanor cases?

As mentioned, the usual order of the court appearances is: • arraignment; • conversion, which can span multiple court dates if the ADA does not...

I got ACD 2 months back for jumping on a turnstile. Is there any way I can reduce my ACD period? If so how long it takes in NYC

As mentioned, you can reduce your ACD period. With regards to the timing, you can request to have your case returned to the calendar any day. I...