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November 3, 2025

[NY] How can I confirm that my dropped domestic violence charge has been sealed properly, and what steps should I take if it hasn’t been?

I was arrested for domestic violence in New York City, but the charges were dropped without prejudice before I was arraigned. I was fingerprinted and photographed, but I never went to court and never received paperwork. I understand my case should be automatically sealed under CPL §160.50. How can I confirm that my record has been sealed properly, and what steps should I take if it hasn’t been?

NY Criminal

November 1, 2025

[NY] Can I sue my building if I am being harassed by a neighbor?

Should I sue my building if I’m being harassed by a neighbor?

NY Landlord-Tenant

November 1, 2025

[NY] Can I move my child out of state without legal custody?

I’m a Florida resident, and my girlfriend (child’s mother) and I are currently living with the child’s grandmother, who has custody of our daughter. We’re planning on moving back to New York and taking our daughter with us.

NY Family

October 31, 2025

[NY] If I pay the stipulation for owed rent, can I avoid eviction?

So, today I owe nearly $50,000. In 2024, I sued my landlord in Supreme Court, and suddenly she was willing to comply—with no stipulation talks. The only reason we didn’t settle was because she refused to drop the eviction case in housing court. When we went to Supreme Court here in the Bronx, I was hit with paperwork errors, so according to her attorney, he would have dropped it with prejudice. We made a deal to drop it without prejudice so I could re-open the lawsuit later. Apparently, in housing court, it’s “pay or go,” and they don’t seem to handle fraud issues—it’s all about whether you owe rent. Once a tenant owes, the tenant apparently has no rights here in the Bronx. When I presented my case to the judge on Friday, June 13, 2025, she said the stipulation is valid—even though my ex-attorney was fraudulent—because of “apparent authority.”

NY Landlord-Tenant

October 31, 2025

[NY] How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit?

My landlord charged a high security deposit that exceeds my rent and my family and I are on Section 8.

NY Landlord-Tenant

October 25, 2025

[NY] I was in a hit and run involving an undercover police vehicle. What can I do?

Hit and run involving undercover police vehicle in NYC.

NY Car Accident

October 24, 2025

[NY] Is a long-term roommate arrangement in a co-op considered a sublet?

I’m not moving out. I’ll be traveling most of the year. I’m going to have a roommate in my second bedroom and rent out my bedroom. When I’m in New York, I’ll sleep on the couch, but I’ll be gone for almost all of 9 months. Are they my roommates or subletters?

NY Landlord-Tenant

October 23, 2025

[NY] I got suspended with base pay for reporting harassment I endured at work. What can I do?

Employment.

NY Employment

October 23, 2025

[NY] Can I file a DNA expungement request while my case is still active?

Even though the defense attorney is adamant about the DNA evidence and hasn’t suggested expungement, what would typically happen if a forensic biology request were submitted at this point?

NY Criminal

October 23, 2025

[NY] I feel unsafe after filing HIPAA and grievance complaints — should I report this to the police just in case?

Now Adagio suddenly claims they “found” my wallet after weeks of denying they had it. Their response felt threatening. I’m mentally exhausted and afraid of retaliation for filing complaints. I know what happened was illegal — I just want to know what my options are now and how to protect myself further.

NY Car Accident

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