I suggest you read the Court of Appeals decision in People v. Prescott . I have provided a link to same below.

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No. It is not legal in New York. Pursuant to Penal Law 130.30. A person is deemed incapable of consent when he or she is less than seventeen years...

I'm on misdemenor probation and two open cases for driving without a lic. All mid. If I leave the state will ny come get me

Absconding is not the answer to your problems especially f you are truly looking to make a fresh start. You should immediately speak with your DWI...

My wife was pulled over for expired inspection used as a gateway to other investigations what constitutes a " primary " item

There is not enough information to respond to your inquiry on whether there was a "constitutional violation". But, an expired inspection...

Hello , i have a number of drug convictions from dating back 5 years , no violence ever . Can i get my records sealed in order

I have added a link below to "Lowering Criminal Record Barriers" published by the Legal Action Center. I hope you find it helpful.

My husband has been home on parole in December. He a is enrolled in school, vol to feed the hungry, attend church, reports every

I have provided a link to the NYS Parole Handbook which is a great resource for anyone on parole or anyone who knows someone on parole. I suggest...

Can the police get a search warrant if one of the officers smells cannabis but the other officer says he doesnt smell anything

In my opinion, it depends upon the officers education, training and experience in identifying the smell of marijuana.

If disbarred what is needed when apply 4 reinstatement? Disciplinary committee, disbarred, reinstated, fraud, sealed records

I have attached a link to a form which is or was used in the Second Department. It seems pretty straight forward. I have corrected the practice...

My husband has been charged with attempted murder. No weapon was found and there are 2 witnesses one is the victim.

No lawyer can provide you with a meaningful opinion without knowing all the facts and circumstances of the case which should not be discussed on-line.

My wife and I were out for dinner and I was assaulted head butted by a guy and two girls jumped my wife

It sounds like you have been charged with assault in the third degree in violation of Penal Law 120.00 which is a class A misdemeanor punishable by...