Is it legal for a correction officer to threaten you.

It doesn't really matter. No one is going to care about an issue like that. You have no damages and the officer would just deny it anyway. If...

What is the rule for a sex offender to live in your home or be in your home if you have a 13 year old boy and 10 year old daugh?

Depends if he is on parole/probation and what the terms of his parole/probation are. Could be illegal for him to live with a child. If custody...

What she's it mean in court "Additional discharge"? (i think that's what my husband said)

Based on your limited ifnormation I agree it sounds as though a permanent, limited order of protection was issued. It sounds like you were the...

Was this encounter unlawful?

If criminally charged it wouldn't be illegal for suppression issues since it wasn't a governmental actor. Although you might have a civil case for...

When does the "7 year" rule waiting period begin?

Are you asking about the erroneous belief that many have, based on information from jailhouse lawyers, that criminal records disappear after 7...

How likely am I likely to be charged with a marijuana DUI?

You already have been charged. Whether you will be convicted is another story. You need an attorney. Having a medicinal card is not a defense to...

Alcohol isn't necessary to be convicted of DWI. You can be convicted even if your impairment was caused by legal, prescription drugs. You need to...

What is the possible sentence for a loaded weapon in NY?

For a person that is not a PFO the range is 3 1/2 to 15 years. If your boyfriend has prior felonies within the past 10 years that goes up.

Speeding ticket w. Points, no lawyer, court tomorrow.

NYC TVBs don't negotiate. So while you might have reasons or excuses for speeding, all you're doing by giving reasons is admitting that you...

What action should taken in regards to legal assistance when charged with simple assault, when the court date is only days away?

You're friend needs to get an attorney. The attorney can help him strategize a defense. Did your friend go to the hospital or does he have any...