Do I need a defense attorney? Accused of violation Harrassment,civilian arrest not police

Yes you need a lawyer. While it is only a violation, the order of protection which the court is likely to issue can lead to further arrests if the...

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Calculating the 10 year Sentencing Period

Are you confusing the 10 year period of a sentence or the 10 year period for a new felony to make someone a predicate/prior felony offender. For...

Just went to court for a citation concerning Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. How will this be reflected in background checks?

It means the case will appear until it is resolved/sentenced and depending on the outcome, it may stay permanently.

Court transcript subpoena during arraignment for refusal hearing.

In reality, if your attorney calls DMV and advises them it was not served at arraignment, they will re-schedule the hearing. The minutes are not...

Simply put, yes. It is more complicated than that but it's tough to explain in a forum like this. There is an extended period on the normal...

Bench Warrant for Misdemeanor in California. Can I re-enter the country via NYC?

They will stop you either way. Whether they keep you is another issue. California usually will not extradite for a misdemeanor. Joseph A. Lo...

Does an order of protection show up in a background check?

An order of protection will likely show in a military background check. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

You can't show the card. You will need a letter from your insurance comp showing you had valid ins on the day the ticket was issued. Then it will...

I am a level 2 sex offender and need to know if there is a process to reduce my level.

You have to make an application for a reduction. There is information on the DCJS website or the Center for Community Alternatives Website on this...

If it's a bench trial by the defendant's choice, he is facing up to 1 year in jail if convicted of an A misdemeanor. If the DA reduced the charge...