Questions answered by Scott A. Brenneck

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Can a minor be charged for breaking into a locked bedroom

Scott's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

I have represented many minors and young adults involving crimes against their own families. It is a difficult situation to be in. Involving the...

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My son was pulled over by 4 police cars after he parked and was getting out of car with 2 friends. Police told him they saw him

Scott's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

Based upon the information you provided, your son may have a number of legal defenses to his arrest. You and he should speak with a DWI/criminal...

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What category do I fall under with the new licensing law in affect in New York?

Scott's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

A significant factor which you have not provided is the status of your license now. Is your license suspended or revoked? The recent changes apply...

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My mom has 3 DWI charges and has been incarcerated for almost 2 years now and was on probation because she had a alcohol problem

Scott's answer | Answered on December 29, 2014

Your mother’s lawyer should be able to provide this information to you. I would need more information to give you a definitive answer. Is she a...

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What the probability of the judge taking the suggestion of the pre sentence report?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 29, 2014

It sounds like you are in a situation where the Judge promised you no worse than five years probation. If that is the case, a judge can always...

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Can a weapon be suppressed if it does not have the defendants prints on it.

Scott's answer | Answered on January 24, 2013

Whether or not the weapon has prints on it has very little to do with suppression. Suppression will be determined by your poseessory interest and...

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I got charged with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct as well as harrassment int he second and obstructing government.

Scott's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

You are facing two class A misdemeanors and a couple of violation level offenses. Although unlikely, all of your charges carry a possible jail...

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If i have had a warrant for almost 2 months because medical reasons like hospital visits and deaths in family kept me from court

Scott's answer | Answered on January 07, 2013

Your best option is to contact a local attorney who can communicate with the Court and attempt to present your equities to the Judge. In addition,...

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DWAI in NY, License Revocation for refusal

Scott's answer | Answered on May 16, 2012

If the adminstrative judge held the hearing and found the refusal to be valid your license is revoked for one year. Assuming you don't have any...

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What should i expect for sentencing for 3 A misdemeanors?

Scott's answer | Answered on May 16, 2012

There are no mandatory jail sentences for misdemeanor offenses. You should speak with your lawyer to determine if it is possible to get a...

Scott A. Brenneck's Answers (26)

Can a minor be charged for breaking into a locked bedroom

My son was pulled over by 4 police cars after he parked and was getting out of car with 2 friends. Police told him they saw him

What category do I fall under with the new licensing law in affect in New York?

My mom has 3 DWI charges and has been incarcerated for almost 2 years now and was on probation because she had a alcohol problem

What the probability of the judge taking the suggestion of the pre sentence report?

Can a weapon be suppressed if it does not have the defendants prints on it.

I got charged with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct as well as harrassment int he second and obstructing government.

If i have had a warrant for almost 2 months because medical reasons like hospital visits and deaths in family kept me from court

DWAI in NY, License Revocation for refusal

What should i expect for sentencing for 3 A misdemeanors?