What are his options? How much jail time?

If he is on YO probation, he faces jail on that violation up to the maximum for a felony of 1 1/3 - 4 in prison or 6 months on a misdemeanor +...

If your license is revoked for 6 months and you get prison time does that time start while in prison or you get out?

He will be on parole. The initial suspension is done b/c of the prison time BUT parole may control when he gets his license back. Joseph A. Lo...

Do I need an attorney?

Yes you should get one. It is usually just a fine BUT there are higher penalties. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

Is it the law that a defendant be notified of any and all grand jury proceedings or requested time extensions by either side

It depends on what your attorney did. Speak to your attorney. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

What is the maximum amount of time to pass without any grand jury activity on a case.i.e the six month from date of release rule

Call the attorney handling the matter. It is 6 months but the time can be extended on consent of the attorney's. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

What are my chances of fighting this? Or at least have points reduced or dropped?

Hire an attorney if you can. Plead not guilty. Your phone records would help but are not dispositive of the issue. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

I received an appearance ticket in SYN for marijuana violation 221 . 05

You plead not guilty, preferably with an attorney. You technically face jail but that won't happen. An application for a marijuana ACD can be made...

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I was arrested for possession of 2 grams marajuana in NYC

You plead not guilty, preferably with an attorney. You technically face jail but that won't happen. An application for a marijuana ACD can be made...

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What are the current gun laws in NY?

NY Penal Law section 265. Google that. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

What are the reasons a state criminal case would go federal?

It sounds bad. Feds have the right to take either or both of those cases as they involve federal laws as well as state law. Joseph A. Lo...