A warrant for jury duty makes no sense. They threaten it but don't actually do it. Hire a lawyer in the area of NY and let him investigate and...

1 felony, 6 misdemeanors. whats going to happen

Rehab will help and can lead to no jail. Get a good lawyer asap. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

If I pay a violation ticket, will it show up on my record/affect me when I try to find a job?

You were not printed so it should not show on a background check. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

I have a violation to a felony probation and wondering if I can get more jail time then the amount of time I have left on probat

Yes. You can get the maximum sentence you could have received instead of probation minus any time you have already served. Joseph A. Lo...

What does a person do idf an ex wife has stolen a will an estate of an ex husband ?

Hire a lawyer to challenge the action in Surrogates court and report the matter to the DA. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

My fiance was arrested in bronx, NY in 1999 for second degree murder at age 22. It was his first arrest. He's spent going on 15

It will depend on many factors such as prison life, potential home life, along with programs he took advantage of while incarcerated. Joseph...

After agreeing to cooperate with the D.A on an violent A felony and also testifying in front of a grand jury i am scared of ret

If you back out, your deal will be void. You need to speak to your lawyer, not this group! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

New York State Self-Defense Law: Penal Code Sec 35.15 2B ? : see "more detail"

Yes....it is saying it is allowed when defending another person. BUT, the police don't distinguish this, the courts do so you will likely be...

Chances of getting charges dropped with a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

It is always better with a lawyer than without. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Not first offense for the charge 155.25. I had two incidents within 3 wks.

As we will all tell you, hire a lawyer b/c it's tough to use that story twice! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal...