Is that fair? It's a violent felony that has a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 7 years. It's not terrible all things considered.

I got arrested again for marijuana while having a ACD pending as of less then 2 months ago, what will happen?

You should still appear to handle it. The technicalities are not a big deal and neither is the charge. The open ACD should not be...

NY State Penal Code

That law was not changed last year. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo...

NYS DOC inmate cannot get commissary due to restitution to be collected while incarcerated. can they take 100% of the funds sent

It is supposed to be a percentage. He should speak to his counselor and if that is still a problem, have his attorney write the judge. Joseph A....

I was sentenced to 3 yrs probation for a 2nd DWI, my first was 9 yrs ago....I have already served 6 months probation, if I wante

You would not get credit for probation time and face up to 1 year in jail if you wanted to terminate your probation. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

My boyfriend got arrested for dwi in ny. He is from pa and has 2 pior duis in pa...will this count as a 1st dwi in ny or 3rd?

No one can say exactly what will happen. A lot depends on the specific facts and pleas in PA. They will at minimum be a factor in plea bargaining...

If you are read your miranda at queastioning by one law enforcement agency, and another arrests you, should they be given again?

Yes. On the most basic level, the 2nd police should have. Your attorney should be able to develop this further and potentially have the 2nd stmt...

Can I appeal with a public defender after incarseration?

Yes. You can apply for assigned counsel while you are in custody. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Can i appeal a plea deal if i feel the lawyer was incompatent and scared me into taking a plea and lied about the consequenses?

Yes. You can appeal. Speak to an attorney asap as their are time limits. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Time served

The question is unclear. Time served means no other time is to be served on that case. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal...