Please let me know if this would "stick" in court, and if not, then what would?

This is one of the most lenient offenses in the penal law. More than likely when you show up to court it will get reduced to an ACD, which means...

I went to lawyer's office and he did legal research in front of me to answer my questions

Newsflash, ALL lawyers do legal research. No lawyer has all the answers off the top of their head. It would actually be unethical for one NOT to do...

Being released ROR is meaningless to your case. Community service can be done out of state of the judge approves of it.

Facing bogus rape charges manager lied to me

Unfortunately, the law of New York says that when you engage in sexual intercourse with a minor under 17, that is rape. It does not require that...

I got a letter from a lawyer from jcp asking for 350.00 What will happen if I don't pay?

That is a civil demand letter. I've never recommended that anyone pay these. You're under no legal requirement to pay this.

How Long Does A Prosecutor Have To Attempt Grand Jury Action Before Its Too Late For The Case To Proceed Any Further?

A prosecutor has six months from the day the case is commenced (generally the date of arraignment) to be "ready for trial." If a Grand Jury votes...

The prosecutor has an aggregate of 90 days to be ready for trial. This is known in NY State as 30.30 speedy trial time. Now, this doesn't doesn't...

Unless the court specifically stated that you cannot travel, then you are free to go and study abroad. A court will always tell you what...

How can our lawyer get this statement thrown out?

The police are supposed to Mirandize the suspect and advise him of his right to remain silent. Otherwise, the statements are not admissible as...

Can i raise my tenants rent to whatever i please say from 1500 to 1700 in nyc?

It sounds like you have a market rate apartment you are renting out. If that is the case, you may raise it to whatever is reasonable under the...