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Can a criminal court's decision to set aside a guilty verdict based on insufficient evidence be appealed?
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Answered on February 11, 2018
Obviously a trial order of dismissal can be appealed, because the DA did it and won. If your question is can you take it to the Court of Appeals,...
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Nightclub stole from my coat at coat check?
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Answered on February 10, 2018
You can sue but you won't win. Did the club have a sign that said "we are responsible for personal belongings"? Or maybe a sign that said "NOT...
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Can I sue an employee for threats and emotional distress?
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Answered on February 10, 2018
Your question doesn't make sense. Beyond that, you feel wronged because, although you admit swearing, you deny swearing at the employee? How does...
When does the 120 day SOL start and end for an Article 78 Proceeding?
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Answered on February 10, 2018
The SOL is not 120 days. It is four months, which may be shorter or longer than 120 days. CPLR 217(1).
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Some prayers for relief (civil case) were ordered in favor of me. Can I appeal 'rejected' prayers for relief in appeals court?
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Answered on February 09, 2018
You seem to be saying you won part, but not all, of your case. If you want to appeal the parts you lost, be sure to limit your notice of appeal to...
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Defendant objects to 'rampant speculation' in appellant's brief and wants it stricken. I believe it is narrative, not new facts.
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Answered on February 09, 2018
So long as that statement is part of your argument rather than the facts, I think you're fine. Never forget that argument is "spin," and sometimes...
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What should I do if I consider myself judgment proof and I recently learned online that I had been sued and improperly served?
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Answered on February 09, 2018
Move to vacate the default, if any, serve/file an answer asserting the jurisdictional defense, and go from there.
On another front, if you own...
I made a false accusation on DV report, how to fix this?
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Answered on February 08, 2018
Reposting to Criminal Defense. Go to the precinct and ask to file an amended report. You could be prosecuted for "offering a false statement for...
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How can I find a good lawyer that handles both criminal and family law ?
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Answered on February 08, 2018
Not an Appeals question; moving to Criminal Defense.
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Looking for a attorney that handles and has successful record with criminal case?
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Answered on February 07, 2018
First, you have not even been charged, let alone convicted, so why is this posted in Appeals? Reposting to Criminal Defense.
In any event, we...
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