Questions answered by Gregg A. Pinto

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How will disorderly conduct charge affect citizenship application in new york

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

Your violation conviction should not be a problem, but you should re-post this question in the Immigration forum so that attorneys who specialize...

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If I reject their offer, will they make me a new offer? Is it possible I end up getting nothing? How do I get the full amount?

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

This should be re-posted in a more appropriate forum. This is not related to Criminal Defense.

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What is going to happen to me that i am clearly guilty of a upm? Will i have to put this under convicted crime on job app.?

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

You should hire an experienced Criminal Defense attorney to make sure you are not convicted of anything. It's very possible that they may be able...

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Is it legal, ethical, for a defense lawyer to as for a private questioning of a prosecution witness right before she is called

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

It doesn't sound like a conflict of interest - at least not according to the facts you provided. In general, defense attorneys may speak to the...

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When is list of arrest and investigative evidence provided to defense?

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

The answer to this question depends on what county/borough the case is pending in. But in general, pursuant to CPL 240.20(1)(f), the DA must...

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First time shoplifting offence committed by an immigrant of $90. will i be sent to jail for this?

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

If you have no criminal record, it is almost certain that you will not have to serve jail time for this offense. However, you still should hire an...

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I was told that a detective from Bronx, NY came to my house asking to speak to me. When I called they told me to come in.

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

You need to hire an experienced Criminal Defense attorney now, before you get arrested. NYPD Detectives are notorious for using every trick in the...

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NYC charge P: 165.15M9 theft of service. What are the legal implications and way to drop charges/plea not guilty?

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

This charge is extremely common in New York City, usually associated with subway farebeats and people skipping out on their cabfare. Unless you...

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Sealing of Arrest Records, etc.

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 09, 2014

No, unfortunately those items are not returned to you. The files should be marked sealed and will require an unsealing order signed by a judge in...

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I got charged with Class D felony assualt. This is my first arrest. Im 48 years old. What am I looking at if convicted

Gregg's answer | Answered on May 08, 2014

If convicted of Assault in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Violent Felony, the sentence will be between 2 and 7 years jail. However, considering that...

Gregg A. Pinto's Answers (93)

How will disorderly conduct charge affect citizenship application in new york

If I reject their offer, will they make me a new offer? Is it possible I end up getting nothing? How do I get the full amount?

What is going to happen to me that i am clearly guilty of a upm? Will i have to put this under convicted crime on job app.?

Is it legal, ethical, for a defense lawyer to as for a private questioning of a prosecution witness right before she is called

When is list of arrest and investigative evidence provided to defense?

First time shoplifting offence committed by an immigrant of $90. will i be sent to jail for this?

I was told that a detective from Bronx, NY came to my house asking to speak to me. When I called they told me to come in.

NYC charge P: 165.15M9 theft of service. What are the legal implications and way to drop charges/plea not guilty?

Sealing of Arrest Records, etc.

I got charged with Class D felony assualt. This is my first arrest. Im 48 years old. What am I looking at if convicted