Can a 28 year old female be with a 16 1/2 year old male without sexual contact?

There is nothing that stops people from being together based solely on age. The age of consent in NY is 17, so if any sex happened between two...

Civil demand letter

Most attorneys would advise not to pay it. Its just a letter and has no weight behind it. I've never seen a store sue because it would cost them...

Amount of evidence needed to convict for "Failure to obey traffic light"?

While I practice in NY, usually with traffic tickets the burden of proof is lower than beyond a reasonable doubt. Here in NY it is clear and...

My 13 y Son was admitted guilty for an assault and battery that had no witness or proof!

Well there had to be SOME evidence. Even if it's just the victim saying it happened, that's evidence. If you want to appeal though, I strongly urge...

I am being accused of valuables and medication thefts and have been asked to take a polygraph test, I think I may need a lawyer

Yes if you are the subject of a criminal investigation ten you need a lawyer. And good call not taking the polygraph. Those are lose-lose tests.

I am 52 and have a spotless record, yet I keep getting stopped in stores for suspicion of retail theft!

If this is always happening at the same store then you should shop somewhere else. If this happens at every store then you might want to rethink...

What to expect at hearing for "motion to dismiss"?

A motion to dismiss from a pro se defendant? Probably a denial of the motion.

Daughter stopped for shoplifting items totaled about $20 got a letter of civil demand from the grocery store for $150 do we paY

The consensus on this site from most attorneys, including myself is to not pay the civil demand. There is no legal obligation to pay unless the...

How do they go about arresting juveniles in family court cases for not going to school?

If you're this far in the court process then you have an attorney. You need to be directing your questions to that person as they know all the...

Why is it taking so long? No one not involved with the situation can tell you. We can tell you that he was likely remanded (denied bail) due to...