Would it be considered statutory rape?

The twenty year old could be charged with sexual misconduct in violation of Penal Law 130.20 which is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1...

I was arrested back in 2009 for prostitution in Houston Texas, I currently seeking employment in the medical field in Ny

It is my understanding that Texas allows some criminal convictions to be expunged under limited circumstances. I suggest you consult a lawyer...

A friend of mine told me about a report called a 'foil' -- a longer internal version of the brief paragraph at the bottom of a

I think your friend must have been referring the the freedom of information law. For information regarding FOIL go to:...

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Can an 18 year old cousin pick up a minor from a precinct?

The sixteen year is an adult in the eyes of New York State Criminal Law. I do not think there is any restriction on who can pick him up from the...

Can an 18 year old cousin pick up a minor from a precinct?

The sixteen year is an adult in the eyes of New York State Criminal Law. I do not think there is any restriction on who can pick him up from the...

Police reports state a police officer found evidence & that officer admits to it in his grand jury testimony.

I suggest that you have the matter reviewed by a an attorney with experience handling post trial motions and appeals in criminal cases.

If this case is pending in Albany County, it is most likely that your friend was offered a plea to the charge. It is also most likely that the...

How do you fight a school zone ticket?

I am unable to state the fines, points and surcharges for the three tickets without knowing the speed limit and the alleged speed but I can state...

I'm 17 turning 18 in a couple months my boyfriend just turned 16. If we have sex could I go to jail?

If have sex with him it would be sexual misconduct which is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, 6 years probation and/or...

Is it rape for a 18 year old (September 17) and a 16 year old (July 17) have sex. If both parties give concent.

It would not be rape but it would be sexual misconduct which is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, 6 years probation...