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A motion pursuant to CPL 440 is an attack on the validity of the criminal conviction. It is not the way to bring a civil lawsuit for a wrongful... Read Answer
There is no federal rule on when a decsion must be issued. I have seen it take weeks and in one case nearly two years.
No. That would be a Fourth Amendment violation. There are limited exceptions however such as hot pursuit, exigent circumstances.... Read Answer
Very possible.Consult with a civil rights attorney.
A lawyer in the county is better than no lawyer. You do not indicate the name of the county where it occurred. Obviously the more populace the... Read Answer
is there any permanent effect to your health due to the delay. Is Felony DWI still pending ? When did this occur? Have 90 days from date of... Read Answer
Yes. Your neighbor can bring a private nuisance action against you.
You are eligible for a marihuana ACD (CPL 17056) on the first case. You are also eligible for youthful offender treatment (which I would use on... Read Answer
A certificate of relief would restore your right to vote in NY. I am not sure what if any effect it would have in FL but it seems to me it... Read Answer
It is called a post-nuptial agreement and yes, you both can enter into it after the marriage. Just hire an attorney to draft one for your... Read Answer
For a federal civil rights claim three years. For a state claim against municipality you have to first file a notice of claim within 90 days of the... Read Answer
I would definitely need more information to give you a full answer about whether you have a case, but it sounds as though you probably do. I... Read Answer
If you wanted to sue the owner of the complex for negligence it is too late. The statute of limitations is three years.
You need two things to be successful. The first is liability and the second are damages. If there were no damages, namely, the delay had no... Read Answer
Firstly, your brother must appeal his conviction. This appeal would go to the Appellate Division and is based on what is in the record, such as... Read Answer
Where was it found?
in NYC you can take him to small claims court. You do not need an attorney. However, need to present proof of loan
Did your son point a weapon at the officers before he was shot? How long ago did this occur? Was he arrested and charged with any crime... Read Answer
How long were you in jail. Also were you ever charged with a crime?
Yes, you can, provided you have an employment authorization.
You need to go through discovery likely to obtain all the documents they have relating to your case. It's very hard to sue the lawyer but you may try... Read Answer
You need a civil litigation attorney. Looks like you might bring causes of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress; defamation,... Read Answer
Time to see a lawyer. If your child in fact gets harassed and beaten there, and the school does not really prevent this, you will need to make some... Read Answer
It depends on what lie was committed, in what form and who was the one who authored it. You will need to choose correct forum (court) for your... Read Answer