Can a criminal record get expunge or seal in NYS?

There is no sealing or expungement of felonies at this time. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

You should not just plead guilty. It carries points and fines and can lead to future DMV consequences. Hire an attorney. It's worth the extra cost...

I Pled guilty to a violation not a crime i would like to know if it would show up on a background check

Depends on the type of background check. The short answer is possibly. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Can they...yes. But either way, call them. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association Hession Bekoff & Lo...

I have court this week on a assault charge in the 2nd degree, will the court know I'm on unemployment??

Don't lie. If you tell the judge, if asked, that you were on unemployment but recently gotten employment. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past...

Would I be able to get a handgun license if I was arrested twice for DWI?

Potentially but it is in the full discretion of the licensing agency which is usually the police dept. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past...

Is a pink summons for 140.05 a serious matter that I need a lawyer for. I heard that most pink summons are misdemeanors.

It's a violation and not a misdemeanor but an attorney is always best in these cases. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal...

Aggravated Unlicensed Operator: 1st and 2nd degree.

You won't be charged but the police can hold it as evidence as long as they need it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal...

Can a person who has been convicted of an assault 1st degree class b felony get deported, he has one more year to go, upstate?

Yes Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq.

What if I can't pay fine on time due to financial issues?

Call the court and ask for an extension! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association Hession Bekoff & Lo...