Shoplifting is an A misdemeanor and carries up to 1 year in jail, 3 years probation or a conditional discharge as a potential sentence. If you...

I was using blue tooth. can i beat a cell phone ticket?

It is fact specific and difficult to prove when the officer says otherwise. Good Luck! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts...

What is the punishment for destruction of personal property

Criminal mischief as a class A misdemeanor. Punishable by up to 1 year in jail, 3 yrs probation and a fone and/or community service. Joseph A....

The girl is 14 years old & the men is 27 years old, even though she verbally consent for the act, legally what charges he faces?

No. It is not true. She cannot consent and it would be statutory rape at a minimum. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar...

My daughter is 16 years old she is pregnant with her 20 year old boyfriends child. can he be charged with a crime.

Yes, he can. She is under 17 so she cannot consent to sexual relatiions. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

I may have a court date in a town court and have not been officaly notified how much trouble will I get into if I do not go

If you had an attorney, have them contact the court. However, a warrant can be issued (arrest) if the judge signs it which creates a right for law...

Is this a probation violation ?

Giving the wrong address in court is not a violation but it is perjury unless he actually maintains the address he gave the Court. Joseph A. Lo...

Do I hv to pay a traffic tic from 15yrs ago? plead not guilty in 1997 and mailed it in. never heard back until today (2012)

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

My finace has a wife and he has now been in prison since 2005 and she filed for domestic violece against him to get the divorce

he can file a lawsuit or civil action!

Any potential penalty for the failure to pay will be determined by a judge. Let your attorney know the issue and they can assist.