What can a dwi lawyer do that a public defender cant do? Does this case need a lawyer to reduce charges & fines & seal criminal

Your finances should dictate whether you retain a lawyer or get court appointed a lawyer. If you can afford a private lawyer then you should not be...

Does New York State have a close-in age exemption ?

There are some confusing posts on the issue but the age of consent is seventeen years old without exception pursuant to Article 130 of the NYS...

As an unmarried mother, with no custody order, what do I need to move out of NYS with my 5 year old daughter

Has paternity been established by the signing of an acknowledgement of paternity or an order of filiation? If so, you should consider attemptinh to...

A lawyer at the very least should review the temporary order of custody which might only address physical custody and be completely silent on the...

If I was intoxicated when I got married an it’s only been 3 months how much will it cost for an annulment

Did you cohabitate after you sobered up? If so, a court may find you ratified your bonds and deny your attempt to get an annulment. Discuss the...

It sounds like the detective maybe exercising his right to lie to a criminal suspect. You should exercise your right to remain silent and your...

Can I sue McDonald s for making me work an 11 hour shift without a break ?

As stated on the NYS Department of Labor website: There are no limits on: The number of work hours per day (except for children under...

I don't want my husband to get part of my pension in a Qdro,my marriage to him was abusive?

It sounds like you may have arguments to limit his share of your pension. For example, the wasteful dissipation of assets by either spouse is an...

Can this employee claim unfair treatment by the company?

The answer to your question will depend in no small part on the company's reason for treating the employee differently than other employees.

If they attempt to deduct it from your pay then consider filing a complaint with the NYS Department of Labor which should make sure you get paid.