Can a vtl ticket for disobeying a "no left turn" sign be defective if the officer checked off "city" but failed say which one?

No Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart...

Can a conditional discharge be expunged for a felonies that were reduced to a violation

Expungement is not an option as of now. Sealing is an option. The original charge should never show but the final disposition will show until it...

Can I hold the Criminal Justice Department responsible for information that is on a background report?

Contact the New York State department of criminal justice services Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Say guilty and pay the fine?

Listen--easy fix is to just pay a fine. BUT 10 years from now, you may try and get a job and the employer will find the disorderly conduct and...

My boyfriends Scheduled release date was 1/28/2013. It has dropped to 1/27/2013. Why is that?

It would be a guess for any of us to say. Since it's a day earlier, say thank you and move on. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

If i got a ticket for allegedly doing 75 in a 55 zone but it was actually a 45 zone will that work to my benefit in court

No--it would not be dismissed for that type of error and he did you a favor.. You can fight and win that battle but lose the war since reckless...

You should pay the fine and walk away and be happy! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Caught shoplifting, police were not called, 500$ fine, do i have to pay?

You don't have to pay the civil penalty. It's a demand but they will not pursue it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

I have been charged with CPM 221.01.01. In Suffolk County and I am out of state...

You can apply for a job. It will not show until after your court appearance.. You should consult with a local attorney to try and get the 1 year...

Do I need a lawyer?

Go back to the original attorney! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...