Retail Theft

Not likely. There is no evidence the shopper did anything wrong. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association...

Accused of shoplifting in century 21 store, I was still inside the store and no police involved.

What is your question? Do you have to pay the penalty, No? Don't pay and they will send another letter and when you don't pay, it will...

Unfortunately, the answer is probably not. Once jurisdiction is transferred, the original court has no power.

What can happen to me now?

Many possibilities. They can further reduce it to a non-misdemeanor/violation and add community service or a fine or they can leave it at a...

I would like to know what is going to happen at my boyfriends pretrial on charges of criminal contempt and obstruction of breath

Only his attorney can tell you what will happen. There are many types of pre-trial hearings and they generally involve the suppression of...

45 days to indict counts but if there is a parole hold, he will not automatically be released. He needs to have a final hearing to be...

I drop the charges against my BF for DV and his next court day is may 9. Will the case be drop then or will it take longer?

You cannot "drop charges". You can choose not to cooperate and if you did not sign the necessary paperwork, the charges may ultimately be...

Is an advertised price legally binding?

As we said earlier, generally the ad is not binding! Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession...

What is the maximum sentence for attempted robbery 2nd D Felony in NYC?

The max is up to 7 years determinate which means it is a violent charge and the defendant must serve 6/7's of whatever the sentence finally is. So...

What are my consequences, and court fees for pink summons fare evasion NYC sec1050.4?

You should bring a parent and/or attorney. The normal penalty is a fine but you don't take chances of a judge in a bad mood which can lead to...