Juvielle or Adult? Son was 17 when crime occured but turned 18 before he was arrested for it?

Either way, he is an adult at 16 for these charges. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Friend is In rikers island with criminal contempt charge bail is 8500 but he has 2 immigration warrants sev. F

Immigration usually picks up within 3 days. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

What should I be charged with for breaking a store window? Do I have a case if the arresting officers didn't read me my rights?

Your PD is right. There is no issue about reading you your rights if you were not interrogated while in custody. Not entering is why it was an...

I was arrested for cpm 5th in Newburgh N.y. I am currently on misdeminor probation untill June 24, 2013. Possible outcomes?

You need a lawyer as you face the new charge + up to 1 year on the VOP. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts...

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Is it legal for a female who's 16 to have sex with a male who's 21?

No Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart...

Are my charges still pending?

Should be closed. You can double-check with the clerk of the court. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Getting a criminal case expunged in New York

There is no expungement in NYS. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff...

I am being charged with assault in the 2nd degree and jury selection is on wednesday, the victim signed a false statement

You need to take a meeting with your attorney. Only he can answer these Questions. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

Do i need a lawyer for a DAT for shoplifted? am i going to jail if the DA find out this is my 2nd time?

They will not see the 1st case but you will not necessarily get another ACD.. Jail is unlikely. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

How do I file charges against someone who forged my name on a lease contract?

Contact the local police or DA. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff...