It can be reduced. It depends on all the facts and circumstances and your attorney's ability to negotiate. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

Can a judge demand money before sentencing me to a lesser plea of dwi to dui, if i dont come up with 775 before sentencing

I can't speak to the personal issue but a judge can condition a plea on the payment of the fine and surcharge at the time of sentence or not go...

Was "acquitted after trial" of "urinating in public" charge (HC 153.09 UM) in NYC? Do I have any record?

If acquitted, you have no record. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

Given a copy of search warrant at time of search but after looking at it see it was not signed?

Normal, not really. However, it can be a copy of what was presented and ultimately signed by the judge and when they got the go ahead, they were...

My son is 19 (and will be 20 in five months). His girlfriend is 16. Is having sex legal for them?

It is illegal since she is under 17. He can be charged with various crimes. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar...

Ending probation early in Genesee County, NY. What to do?

It can be done and probably should be on this case so ask your prior attorney to do it or ask your probation officer if they would recommend it.

Do I need a lawyer if the DA is handling a case

If you feel you need to be represented, hire an attorney who can speak to the DA on your behalf.

It is sealed in that no one can access the file at the courthouse. The conviction for a non-criminal violation should still appear on a background...

25,000 Bail when on parole

Any bail man can arrange to post bail. Your record has nothing to do with it.

Can a grand larceny conviction be expunged in nyc?

At this time, there is no expungement in NY State. There are laws proposed which may be passed in the next 2-3 years that will allow a modified...