If it was a summons for trespass as a violation and you were not fingerprinted, it will not appear on your record. If you were printed, it will...

Acquitted of charges and now the DA (because he lost the case) is refusing to return belongings

Your trial attorney can demand the property back in writing and if no action, motions cab be filed. As for the sour grapes, there is little...

Question pertaining to the background check for employment.

They should see the violation only. The failure to pay a surcharge only creates a civil judgment and does not otherwise alter the final...

Do you recommend any great pro bono lawyers for criminal defense?

You need to look on-line to find attorney's who handle Pro Bono cases and then evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your type...

Girl 16 man 34...nyc...statutory rape?

Yes--it is rape and other charges. Time is not an issue. ACS will investigate the circumstances under which she was able to be alone with a man...

I was arrested and was giving a disorderly conduct charge for a controlled substance. A $120.00 fine which hasn't been paid.

The reduced charge of disorderly conduct should show, not the original charge. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar...

If someone has threatened me, is that grounds for a restraining order?

Yes Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart Ave, Suite...

If someone has threatened me, is that grounds for a restraining order?

Yes, it is. It can also be a crime. Contact the police or, if it is a family member, the Family court. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President,...

Is the speeding ticket still valid if the signature of the citing officer was not present?

Failure to authenticate it is a defect. You can plead not guilty and move to dismiss due to the defect but not every judge will agree. The rules...

Should they have done that

They should not have done that. You should consider speaking to a civil rights attorney on this issue