What is the likely punishment for a CPCS charge for defendant, and what would be the best actions to avoid jail time?

We'd be guessing at the most likely outcome. Treatment is the best way to avoid jail. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

I received a disqualification letter for a Civil Service Job. It states that marijuana was found in a hair sample.

Re-post this to employment law. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

Can you drop charges against someone else in a domestic violence case?

No--you can choose not to cooperate with the police and prosecution but you cannot drop charges. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

Criminal case (220.16 FB (CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST-3RD B Felony)

You have to clarify what you mean because it doesn't make sense. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Is there a fee charged for having a court hearing to try to get a ticket dismissed in Brooklyn court?

Fee for court...? Only for the attorney you hire. Otherwise, you need a letter from your insurance company (not the card) showing valid insurance...

The only way you have to take a drug test is if the Court orders one which is unusual. Speak/hire a local attorney to best advise you on the...

1st time welfare fraude

It depends on whether you can make restitution/pay back the $$ now or later.. If you can, it may be possible to get a misdemeanor if you pay it...

OK--take a breath. You made a mistake and will have to deal with it. If you can afford an attorney, consider hiring one. If you can't, the court...

My son got a DWI on Saturday morning. He has a cdl for work. If he loses his cdl then he loses his job. How can he keep it? Than

Unfortunately, any conviction for DWI or the reduced charge of DWAI would result in a loss of his CDL. He needs a good lawyer because his only...

Can I drive with WA drivers license in NY,my NY drivers license is going to be revoked for 6 months?

No--your privilege to drive will be revoked. The actual license is not the issue. You will be arrested if you are caught driving.