My sister has died in testate. Can I and my sister do much of the legal work from our home states?

Repost in estate section, not criminal. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

Ok so we are going to a supressing hearing and my husband wants to know if before that date can he get his discovery

They generally do not give discovery in advance. He should speak to his attorney about this issue. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

If a DA is given evidence proving defendant is NOT guilty of what is being accused, will DA then HAVE to drop the charges?

They can continue. It is their discretion to accept or reject evidence or call it an issue of fact a jury should decide. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

Can a person that is being sentenced two a year and a half, stay on rikers island?

No---has to go upstate. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

Are employers able to detect a shoplifting case which has not been sealed yet?

If this is in NY, there is no such thing as a Class C Misdemeanor. Employers can find an open case during the 6 month period. Once it's dismissed...

So i was wondering if it is illigal to have sex with a 16 year old if i am 18 in the state of New York and if she told me she wa

Yes...she has to be 17. Doesn't matter if she says she was 17 if she was 16.....still illegal! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

Will shoplifting ($ 23) would affect my OPT? Will the records will get expunged after 6 months?

Re-post in immigration. The short answer is possibly! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Do you think my probation officer will let me move in with him ?

Have the conversation. Unfortunately, at this age, they want you to live with your legal guardian so they may say no until you're 18. Good...

Being charged with CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST-3RD B Felony. What is the possible time to be given?

No jail is a real possibility. There is no mandatory jail on this charge. If someone takes full responsibility, the DA will usually reduce the...

You may not be able to return. Speak to an immigration attorney. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...