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My husband had his criminal conviction overturned. His case gets adjourned every couple of weeks. What can be done from here?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
He has an attorney so you should speak to the attorney. Adjournments are at the discretion of the attorney and the Court.
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What is the minimum to maximum sentence of someone pleading innocent to 3 felony charges?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
The minimum can be 0/probation and you may be able to avoid a criminal record thru judicial diversion.
Speak to a good local attorney.
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First time offender caught taking 500 dollars worth of items.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
We would need more information. The short answer it is possible but get a good local attorney.
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First charge of CPCS 7th in nassau county, Serious arraignment process question here.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
You need to at least consult with local attorney's, like myself.
Your arraignment should be in Hempstead, not Mineola.
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Do I need a lawyer? Penal law 221.05, and 2 traffic violations
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Yes--you need a lawyer. There are many consequences to a conviction beyond just the fines and points.
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Would the court of appeals reduce my sentence? Is it even a possibility? Could they view the sentence issued as too harsh?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
They can although by the time the appeal is heard, the time may be done.
Talk to your attorney!
Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq.
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My daughter lost her job last december and had to give up her apartment in NYC shortly afterwards. She was caught shoplifting
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Answered on April 16, 2013
She needs to ask her PO to transfer her probation TO pennsylvania.
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Expunging or Sealing a Criminal Record in New York after the case was granted an ACD
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Answered on April 16, 2013
There is no expungement in NYS.
Once the period of the ACD is completed, it is dismissed and sealed so it should not be seen by a potential...
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I executed, along with my son-a retainer of services for an attorney -which I paid the fee for a legal matter my 20 year old.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Unfortunately, despite you paying the fee and signing the retainer, the attorney's only required to discuss the case with the client.
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I got arrested for petit larceny: shoplifting at walmart is $2500 sound right for a lawyer? that is the price i got from lawyers
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Answered on April 16, 2013
It is not an unusual price. Some go higher, some go lower. Go with who your most comfortable with.
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