Can California employers see if you have a misdemeanor Probation violation from Hempstead, NY in a background check?

Yes, depending on the type of check that is done. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association Hession Bekoff...

I have a court date in Ny but I live in another state ,what happens if I don't show up, financially I cant afford the plane fare

There is no statute of limitations. Contact a local attorney and see if they can appear for you and resolve it. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo,...

That would be a good basis. Make the application to the prosecutor at traffic court. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal...

$500.00 of merchandise taken from store first time offense. given a summons to appear in court. what will happen?

You should hire a local attorney to appear with you and work the case. The goal is a reduced charge or a dismissal depending on all the facts and...

In New York State, when sentenced for a Class C felony, does the probation portion of a sentence run concurrent with jail time?

It's post-release supervision, also known as parole. It runs consecutive and not concurrent and 5 years is not mandatory for a 1st...

Ok I've been arrested twice for a suspended licenses 1 case got rescheduled the other I received a ACD.. Can I Work??

It's an open case for the period of the ACD so they can limit you if the choose to. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past President, Criminal...

I would like to get my record expunged. I have a 220.03 in Brooklyn NY . It occurred in June 2010

There is no expungement in NYS. There is only sealing of certain charges after a person is arrested on a new drug charge, enters and successfully...

Felony charges

You will have to delay citizenship while this is pending. Hire an attorney as there are many negatives that can come from this. Joseph A. Lo...

I go to trial for a wrongful order of protection against me. Do I need a lawyer? I make too much for pub. Asst. but no money.

If you make too much, they won't appoint. Contact local attorney's and work out the best deal you can get. You definitely need an...

What are the consquences of not getting the hours done for community service?

Courts will often give you additional time. Make sure you show up and explain why it wasn't done in time. Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Past...