Why would a hired attorney want to sit with the DA and the defendant?

it is not unusual. It depends on all the facts + circumstances.....

My lawyer missed my traffic court appearance for speeding and I just got a letter from DMV they are about to suspend my license.

Go to the TVB or wherever the ticket was issued and ask that it be re-calendared. They may ask for a bond of $40 to do so but it is better than...

Welfare fraud question in buffalo, my soon to be ex wife had lied about her income, she was working when she said she was not

Massive...No. Some...maybe, depending on restitution. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Yes---you need a lawyer as this AUO 3 is a crime. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

How do I make sure on the day of my court that the prosecutor or judge prosecute the person for making false accusations ?

You can't make sure. It is the prosecutor's ultimate decision to bring charges. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal...

You are supposed to notify within 30 days. If not, it's not a crime. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Do I have to answer all US customs' questions about a criminal investigation? I'm a US citizen.

You have to ask an immigration attorney or call the state department. This isn't a criminal question. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate...

In order to be charged with conspiracy do all the defenders have to be involved ? or can they just charge one person ?

They can charge 1 before they catch the others. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

How much time does the court have to give to ask a witness to come to a trial?

The court doesn't ask. The party calling the witness asks and it depends on how far they plan in advance Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate...

Do i answer "yes" when asked,"if i was ever convicted of a crime" if i plead out to disorderly conduct?

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