It means the person was arrested for a non-violent felony and misdemeanor charge. Factually, it likely means the defendant was arrested after...

Hi i have a misd.weed charge less than 30grams and i want to visit my home courty jamaica but i was told that i wont be able to

Contact an immigration attorney and/or your consulate. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo, LLP President, Criminal...

I live in Albany ny and I want to kno if my parole officer can violate me on my last day of parole for not being home for curfew

Well, technically she could violate you but when parole, unlike probation, expires and if you a they can only penalize you for the remaining period...

How long can NY State police keep siezed property from a search warrant without filing any charges?

A demand has to be made for its return before they will do anything. That being said, pinching the sleeping tiger may be worse. Joseph A....

Generally speaking, this would not be a violation for 2 reasons. #1, he is not on probation yet and the issue w/child support pre-dates his...

I need to reopen a criminal case which may have an impact on my immigration status but have no financial meanings left.

Legal Aid Attorney's are some of the best out there so don't knock it just b/c you believe they don't care b/c people who do what those atty's do...

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A friend and I have been caught shoplifting from Wal-Mart. How can I better the situation and what can I expect?

The letter demanding the $$ is from the law firm representing WalMart. You should not pay that. They probably sent your friend the same letter. ...

Being charged w/ felony dwi and child endangerment for using my soma script and getting into minor car accident/hit parked car.

The charges have general consequences BUT the facts are very specific to the potential outcome. You need an attorney to mitigate and try and...

If you have a sealed disposition on a case is that good?

It is generally considered a good thing as no one will have access to whatever the disposition of the case was. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

DO I NEED TO CONTACT A LAWYER FOR THIS? (its for my brother) can he go to jail for this?

Yes he needs a good one. He faces up to 7 years on the felony but even a criminal conviction w/no jail carries many negative...