Do charges have to be dropped if there is delay from the time that a crime is committed and the time of criminal proceedings

2 years Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103...

Got a failure to stop at a stop sign 130.00 not guilty. Police officer saw my back break light off and gave me a ticket for fai

Sorry to hear. What is your question? Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

It should not be an issue. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

If your Parole has maxed out, how long can they hold you at Rikers if awaiting parole to lift the warrant?

His attorney needs to file a writ. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

My son was charged on a FOA 900.00zt from a crime that occured in 1998 in Texas. Can they extridite him after all these years?

Yes. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart...

I got charged with felony 9 years ago did 4 yrs felony probation got violated did 6 months up state what is the date of my felon

It is the date of the re-sentence for most purposes. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

What are some guaranteed reasons to dismiss a cell phone ticket? Is providing a cell phone bill good enough?

It's a valid argument however the judge cannot know that the phone # associated with the bill relates to the phone you were alleged to be using...

Can police officers search your person if you fail to present ID and are a suspect of a crime?

Yes--for their "safety" Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

Could you please tell me the best way to handle this situation?

He should speak with his attorney who knows his case best and discuss the pros and cons of a plea v a trial!

What can I expect? Will I need bail?

They have 6 months to indict. If you are already out on bail, most judges don't raise it. If you were ROR, bail may be set but if you show, it is...