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Common Legal Questions in New York
51 attorney-reviewed questions from people in New York. Select one to read the guidance, or start a free chat.
Criminal Defense (11)
- Can I Still Report a Sexual Assault to the County in New York?
- Could My DEA Tip or Contact With Her Father Violate My New York Order of Protection?
- Do I Need a Lawyer If Police Suspect Me of Sending Threatening Texts in New York?
- Does a Detective's Calling Card Mean I'm a Suspect in a New York Larceny Case?
- Facing a Felony Theft Accusation Involving a Large Sum
- What Are My Rights If I Was Wrongly Arrested as a Domestic Violence Victim in New York?
- What Can I Do as a Robbery Victim When My Court Case Keeps Getting Delayed in New York?
- What Should I Do About a Grand Larceny Charge for 2020 Unemployment Fraud in New York?
- What Should I Expect at My First Court Date for a Petit Larceny Charge in the Bronx?
- Why Did I Get an Arrest Warrant Instead of a Court Summons for a Shoplifting Charge in New York?
- Why Was My Strangulation Case Charged as a Misdemeanor in New York?
DUI & Traffic (7)
- A Partner's DWI and Marijuana Use in a New York Custody Case
- Can We Fight My Son's School Zone Speeding Ticket in New York Over a Vehicle Color Mistake?
- Confirming Whether a Past Case Is Actually Closed or Still an Open Prosecution
- First-Offense DWI at .15 in New York: What the Law Allows
- Fixing a Criminal Record That Wrongly Shows a Pending Case
- Re-Entry Risk for a Permanent Resident With an Old DUI Arrest
- Renewing a Passport While an Arrest Warrant Is Outstanding
Housing & Tenant (6)
- Can I Be Sued for Back Rent in New York After a Court Already Ruled My Household Owes None?
- Can My Landlord Raise the Rent in New York While Ignoring a Mice Infestation?
- Displaced by a Condemned Rental After Landlord Neglect
- Do I Have to Return My Roommate's Security Deposit in New York After He Broke Our No-Sublet Agreement?
- Tenant Rights Over Rent Hikes, Repairs, and Landlord Entry
- What Are My Rights If I Never Received an Eviction Notice in New York?
Family & Child Custody (5)
- Can I Get a Court-Appointed Attorney for a Visitation Case in New York Family Court?
- Can My Grandmother Get Custody of Me Instead of My Father in New York?
- Could CPS Take My Newborn After a Family Altercation Involving Alcohol in New York?
- Immigration Options When Leaving an Abusive Marriage
- Signing a Stipulation of Discontinuance Without a Death Certificate
Consumer Protection (4)
Auto Accident (2)
Business & Contract (2)
Civil Disputes (2)
Education (2)
Employment (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Financial & Debt (1)
Medical Malpractice (1)
Privacy & Data (1)
Protective Orders & Harassment (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
New York Courts & Legal Aid
- Look up a case or find court forms at the New York State Unified Court System.
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- Use the LSC — Find Legal Aid to find a local legal-aid office by ZIP code.
- Use the LawHelp.org to browse free legal information and self-help resources.
- Use the ABA Lawyer Referral Directory to get matched with a local attorney through your state bar.
Case Law Cited in New York
1 court decision cited across these pages. These are provided as legal background, not as advice about any particular case.
Matter of Kirkview Assoc. LP v. Amrock, 2018 NY Slip Op 2389 (2018) — Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
County Court correctly observed that these defenses cannot forestall an eviction in a holdover proceeding, but overlooked that they are viable "defense[s] to the recovery of rent" in such proceeding
Cited on: Displaced by a Condemned Rental After Landlord Neglect