Is the process to appeal a sentence difficult?

It is a 12-18 month process. An attorney has to file the notice immediately to start it and perfect/file the appeal w/in 6 months. Consult an...

If someone files an order of protection against me can I file a mutual order of protection against them?

You can't generally get an order of protection in a case like this since the one against you came from the court after an arrest. However, if you...

My son was falsely accused of assault in the 3rd degree in violation of sec 120.00 subdivision 1 of the penal law of the state o

He should hire an experienced attorney who knows how to defend a case of this nature. Your son can't represent himself Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

If i recieved a ticket for a bike how can they suspend my licencse for non payment when i only had a ny non drivers id.

They suspended your privilege to driver and not an actual license as you didn't have one. They have the right to do that and routinewly do to...

My husband is detain at the nassau conuty jail there are now asking for 500 dollars for his bail .

Bail can be posted at all hours at the jail. If the attorney has the money in his account, he can go over to post it with an attorney check or...

Disorderly conduct 240.26

It is harassment in the second degree, not disorderly conduct BUT they are both violations. Based upon the underlying facts, a conviction for a...

Show up and argue you were not on the phone. Bring your cell phone records. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo,...

I was charged for public urination while in NY. What are the possible consequences?

Realistically, you are looking at a fine. The judge could ask for comm service instead but either way, no criminal record. Joseph A. Lo...

Arrested on two counts of criminal posession of controlled substance in 3rd degree (b felonies) also had a pending seventh

There is a large range of penalties. Local jail, upstate prison, drug treatment/judicial diversion or probation. Speak to your...

Can i get a Conditional Discharge in this case?

A Sentence of a conditional discharge is possible but in light of all the facts, not likely. I would speak w/your attorney. Joseph A. Lo...