How much time do you get for grand larceny in rochester, ny, from own home? belongings taken were coins, stock certificates

It depends on whether the items were recovered or not and if not, whether restitution is made along with the prior criminal history of the...

Hi i was charged with criminal contempt in NY 1 if i get a conviction or plea to harassment or disorderly conduct

You need to re-post this in immigration. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Am i going to jail since i have an arrest warrent without bail?

We would be guessing but it sounds very possible bail would be set by a judge when you return on the warrant. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

What happens at the hearing?

They score you based upon a set of categories. It is usually based upon the facts of the case, prior criminal history and other factors. - Joseph...

I was charged with possession of controlled substance when a search warrant was issued at a residence that i was not at.

You need to hire an attorney and arrange a surrender to begin to fight these charges, which can be done successfully depending on all the facts and...

Is there a motion I can file that will allow me more time to hire a criminal defense private attorney in N.Y. state

You don't need a motion. You just need to ask the judge for more time BUT this is not forever. It usually works for a month or two at best. Good...

I am being charged with prescription forgery in the second degree and possession of a forged instrument in the second degree.

They sound like a worst case possibility. Speak to your attorney or consider hiring one to possibly avoid a criminal record altogether. Good...

Can I be arrested on a suspicon odf stealing from my retail employer even though there were no cameras or witnesses?

Yes. It depends on all the facts and circumstances. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

You need to bring a doctor's letter and prescription with you when you are taken into custody. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

Contact the police or the district attorney's office. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

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