I just bailed myself out - can I use the cash collateral set aside to pay a lawyer?

It is up to the attorney as to whether they would accept it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

How do I persuade a US Attorney to prosecute?

You can have your attorney advocate for you with the US Attorney's office.

How much jail time are you looking at if you sit in your car while a city marshal is trying to tow it, it was a clean arrest.

Sounds like a misdemeanor Obstructing Govermental Administration. It's an A misdemeanor so technically 1 year but none with the right lawyer.

My Son was with about 4 other kids when they took scrap metal out of an old abandoned build.without permission.

You need an attorney to speak on behalf of your son. Do not try and do this alone and do not trust the police to "do the right thing".

Can I get deported for getting charged with having an open liquor container in public?

No.

My boyfriend is having a terrible experience in jail and I can't afford bail - what can I do?

it certainly is an argument the attorney can raise to the judge.

How many years would you face with an Attempted Murder charge?

If the prior was a violent, the minimum is 10 and the max is 25 for Att Murder. If the prior was non-violent, it's an 8 year min and 25 year...

A month ago I got arrested for petite Larsony. I totally did it, and only took 35 dollars worth of stuff. whats going to happen?

Should be an ACD and maybe community service or stop lift. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Since we don't know what summons you were actually given, we can't give you an accurate answer. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

Will it be easy to pursue a Civil suit, if two traffic violations issued by Police Officers are wrong?

Not easy but go for it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

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