John P Fazzio III's Answers (1186)

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Can someone appeal a guilty plea for a felony conviction?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

A defendant can take back their guilty plea before sentence is imposed if that guilty plea was not knowing and voluntary. However, after being...

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My dad's been paying restitution, he's getting very old now and I'm worried about what can happen with the balance if he dies?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

Mark is correct. The restitution order is personal to your father; similar to a judgment. You should be careful about the joint checking account. A...

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What should my next step be for an un-filed return?

John's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

Robert is correct. You must file a correct return and it will supersede the SFR - which means, Substitute for Return. You see, when you fail to...

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Does the bank need to produce original documents to proceed into foreclosure

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

The bank must establish standing in order to move forward with a New York Foreclosure. Banks often sell/modify loans and change servicing companies...

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Does it help if the victim of a crime was also a drug user and admitted this to the police?

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

The victims background is not as important as the weight of the evidence.

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My son was charged with theft but at the preliminary hearing the charges were dropped.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

If the charges against your son were "dismissed" then your son will have no criminal record. If someone runs a criminal background check they will...

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