Will I be drug tested on my court date for marijuana possession? I live in New York.

Well, you won't be drug-tested but grow up already. And don't believe all that cops tell U b/c they are often wrong. You may be told by the judge...

What do i do when my attorney is always absent and the day of sentencing she never showed up?

Hire someone else! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart...

Criminal Trespass? With Posted Signs? or simply entering an abandoned state hospital? Entering an old abandoned house/factory?

Trespass as a misdemeanor at a minimum. Burglary as a felony if they believe you are there to steal anything. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

My brother is in jail awaiting trial, can you tell me how much can be charged for all offenses,he is not an American citizen.

He is in jail on a credit card scam or using someone else's card. They are non-violent charges where he faces a minimum of no jail and up to 7...

My lawyer told me that the DA is new and not willing to reduce my felony DWI.Is there any possibility it will at trial?

Offers can always change but there is no guarantee it will happen. The DA may find his case is weaker if there is no refusal so that may change...

You should not speak to them EVER without a lawyer. You should retain a lawyer and arrange a surrender b/c they can arrest you anywhere outside...

Does a disorderly conduct guilty plea ban me from renewing my barber license?

I would be surprised if it would affect your license but you should disclose it as a non-criminal violation. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

1st offeance A felony charge dropped w/a deal of B misdemeanor no jail time but if it goes 2tril they will ask 4jail time

"A" Felony to a B misd is really good. "A" Misdemeanor to a B misdemeanor is not so great. Likelihood of jail on 1st offense is not...

Citizenship interview on May 14 and have charges against me. I hit my wife broke stuff at home and endanger child welfare. also

She can't stop it but you are not likely to be successful w/those pending charges. Good Luck! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal...

Civil demand letter/shoplifting

He can receive a letter but he should not pay any such demand. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...