I got 2 pink summons for fare invasion & trespass in NY PATH and asked to appear in 346 Broadway court.

You need to hire someone to appear for/with you on or before the date on the summons. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President,...

Is it legal for a non mandated reporter to withhold a child that s/he believes is abused?

If a person believes a child has been abused, they should cotact the police.. If the police are not contacted, it would difficult to call their...

Jail time...little to no chance. An ACD will depend on the judge and your lawyer. Ask your parents to hire one to make this go away...

CIVIL CLAIM/DEMAND LETTER QUESTION.SHOULD I PAY IT?

I recommend to all my clients, in your similar situation, not to pay as the letters stop after the 2nd one. It should not in any real way affect...

You cannot have sexual relations with someone under 17 in NY even when they say yes. It is a crime. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

If i drive taxi in upstate new york and i wana wait to have people hail cabs on the side of the street can i

It depends on the specific laws of the city you are in. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Can I press charges for vandalism against all my tenants?

You can file a complaint but the police make the final decision whether to press charges. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past...

I got charged with second degree criminal mischief. Being that i leased my apartment i thought it would be a civil case?

Ask for a pubic defender. Expect to pay for the damage. Explain your condition to the lawyer. Jail is a possibility but not a...

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Can a person be friends only(no dating or sexual stuff) with a female who is 13-14? in NY State

Friends are great but sex w/her before she is 17 is a felony! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Plea guilty to attempted assault Felony C sentence 3 and1/2 years. How long for your paroled?

The minimum parole (post release supervision) is 1 1/2 years and maximum 5 years. The judge usually tells them how much when they take the plea...