Criminal Trials

If the defendant or another defense witness does not testify, it is difficult to present a profile to a jury. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

Had a felony dwi 14 years ago.want to know if i can get pistol permit back?

Highly doubtful. The police are very strict on persons with prior felonies. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal...

Yes---it is pending until the period of the ACD is over. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

I was caught shoplifting 177.00 of bedding from jc pennys it is the first time i have got in trouble will i get jail time

Jail doesn't sound likely. More importantly, you want to avoid a criminal record. As for costs, some lawyers on a charge like this can be as...

If I hire a defense lawyer to defend against a DWAI, should I tell him what I told the cops or the truth. As a result of the

You need to tell your lawyer the truth and let him figure out how to work with that as part of your defense. Not telling your lawyer the truth can...

Will I be able to file for citizenship.

It will be a factor. Speak to an immigration attorney. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

No interlock until sentence. As to whether you can get a pre-sentence conditional license, the short answer is maybe, depending on all the facts...

How many times can a detective not show up for court when subpeonaed.

He can show up for as many days as the DA has left before a speedy trial dismissal. Speak to your attorney. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

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In NEW YORK state, would an unpaid speeding ticket result in "contempt of court" charges?

Only if a judge feels he/she has a legitimate reason to do so. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

I got charged with third degree larceny what do I do?

Speak to the assigned attorney on your case. He can go through all the options! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal...