Can somebody postpone/adjourn a hearing date on my behalf?

You should arrange the adjournment now, before you go.

Am doing a 440.10 to vacate criminal charges about 18yrs ago for sales of marijuana in fourth degree the state if new York

You can file a reply if there's time, or ask for time to do so. The court then decides if a hearing is required or, if not, either grants or...

What happens if the defendant doesn’t answer my complaint?

Lay people take deadlines too literally. No court is going to give you a default judgment for a 2-day delay in answering.

Are prosecutors ever held responsible for Brady violations?

You need to make a 440 motion to vacate the judgment of conviction based on the Brady violation and the false witness. Prosecutors always fight...

I am 93 years old do have to respond to a subpena

Your age is not a per se excuse, but you can move to quash the subpoena and address your condition if it in fact limits your ability to appear. ...

Not enough information to answer your question. Civil or criminal? Interlocutory or final? Seeking leave to go to the Appellate Division or the...

My ex has been on trial for huge amount of unpaid dues. (I started a case). Now, he says there was a mistake in QDRO out of blue

Reposted to Divorce & Separation. QDROs are not so simple. You may have to hire your expert if this doesn't go away.

If you don't file a Notice of Claim within 90 days, does it mean that your 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action is time-barrred?

No notice of claim is required on a section 1983 claim in federal court.

Asked and answered already; please don't repeat yourself.

If I want to commence a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action against the Manhattan D.A.'s office, who should I name as the defendant?

Reposted to Civil Rights. You should name the D.A. himself, the A.D.A. on.the case, the NYPD, assuming they had a role in the case, and the City...