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You were convicted of a misdemeanor drug offense.

I agree with Mike. You might just talk yourself into a reckless driving charge. Retain legal counsel. They will know not to mention the defective...

Should you accept a plea deal before being indicted?

A lawyer needs to be fully familiar with a case before rendering any opinion on a plea offer. For example, none of us know the details of how the...

I would argue it is extracurricular based upon it being optional and an extra expense.

I'm going to court tomorrow for increase in child support.

If the current order was issued within the last seven years then you have grounds to seek an upward modification of support based upon passage of...

I would argue they are speciality clothing.

You can consider using the FOIL process or the subpoena process. But, you may want to first ask the prosecutor to dismiss the tickets based upon...

How a custodial parent can legally protect herself prior divorce to make sure to receive child support till 21 yo of the child?

Speak with your lawyer about the possibility of using a Qualified Domestic Relations Order....

Can my 22 yr old son son change his last name to his stepdads? What is entailed and what is the cost and length of time? NYS

I suggest you review the information at: https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/Namechange/basics.shtml

Please clarify. Can you be given jail time as PART of probation? And can you be sentenced to BOTH jail time and probation?

A split is commonly imposed in criminal cases adjudicated in New York. The court website describes a split sentence as follows: “A split...