What will happen to me I had 2days Community Service and missed 1 now I have court on the 18th

Show up and ask for a 2nd chance to do the 2nd day and NO MORE EXCUSES. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts...

Can I ask for an ACD without a lawyer present? Should I plead guilty or not guilty?

Plead not guilty or it goes on your permanent record. You can ask judge for ACD if it's that type of court or ask for an attorney to be assigned...

Can the police check accused people's phone at the precinct or any other time?

Can they, yes. Should they, NO, not without a warrant. Nothing from it would go in a report w/out the warrant. As a result, anything they...

Does there have to be new evidence in order to have a bail reduced in new york

The law requires a change in circumstance from when the bail was set to justify lowering the bail. It doesn't need to be new evidence but that...

Try to steel corona beer

Ask a conneticut attorney. You posted this to the NY section! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Will i do jail time if convicted of second degree menacing?

Maybe. Just the charge is not enough for us to say. You need to consult w/a local lawyer. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

May I hire an attorney to sue the grocery store for the violation?

You can try but it will be difficult. If you can show race/gender/age discrimination, it may be successful. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

Why would a lawyer postpone a preliminary hearing in new york state to wait for police to get evidence ready to testify

Sometimes it's to negotiate and not to help the police. Sometimes it's investigate and prepare for the hearing. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

Can I Leave the country with a warrant I received from an open container ticket(pink ticket)

The ticket included the date to return to court. If you know what county/borough the ticket was in, you can show up any day to get the warrant...

Once you tell him to clearly stop and he continues, then you have the right to call the police. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...