Do I have to pay a civil demand I was charged criminally?

I always recommend either ignoring or sending a no I won't pay letter and forget about it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Hession Bekoff & Lo...

You can plead not guilty and discuss the circumstances with the prosecutor or the judge. Fines and points vary depending on what you are, or are...

Unlawful possession of marijuana NYC

Not sure why it's a civil violation rather than a criminal one unless it's an administrative code violation. Fines in those courts can range...

What is the goal of a defense lawyer during the arraignment in NY?

The first goal is to get the client out of jail as quickly as possible. Either on no bail or low bail. Or, to resolve the case if at all...

Can I be fired for answering no to "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" if I had a Dwi 30 years ago?

New York is an "at will" employment state meaning you can be fired for any reason absent discrimination such as race/religion etc.... Therefore,...

I have a felony that is under the youth offernder status and i was wonder what that meant

Youthful Offender means you are not convicted of a crime despite your plea and sentence. Depending on your sentence, you can still join the...

Before DAT date

Unfortunately, same day only b/c the attorney's change every day. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo, LLP President,...

Mentioning disability on DAT

If you can avoid mentioning it up front, it will allow your attorney to evaluate the case and the DA's offer before deciding if it would be helpful...

You should speak to an experienced immigration attorney. I can say that generally, violations don't hurt but a number of them may cumulatively. ...

How much time can i get for a probation violation of 5 yrs. after already serving 4

Technically, 1 1/3-4 years. That is the maximum. A judge can give you less, nothing or terminate you rather than give you jail. It will all...