Questions answered by Gerald V. Benyo Jr

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Is there anything I can do to be reimbursed for the bail money? I should never have been jailed for this in the first place.

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

Your experience is not entirely uncommon. It is not right that you were arrested on a warrant that was not active or valid but it is unlikely...

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This young man wrote me multiple NSF checks, this person has a criminal history, possibly the police officer is defending him?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

I would add in addition to the answers above that you can also attempt to file a private criminal complaint. This is ususally done through the...

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Possible for him to do boot camp instead of state prison for his sentence even if someone was present in the house during crime?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

The determination of whether or not your boyfriend can possibly be entered into the boot camp program depends on the Sentencing Order issued by the...

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Is it possible for him to get into a boot camp program instead of being sent to State Prison?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

You boyfriend needs a local experienced criminal defense attorney. There is no guarantee of being convicted of Burglary and even if he is...

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Is bond an option? What's the longest the can sentence him to jail time for over this?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

Your boyfriend needs an attorney to reduce the penalties that will be assessed against him. Attorney Jones provided a full answer and I suggest...

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CAN MY ARD BE REVOKED?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

I have never heard of anyone being violated for a sentence or ARD that had already been completed. I suspect either you did not fulfill all of the...

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Will the new po drug test me if both charges aren't drug related?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

I agree with my colleagues and will add that picking up a new charge 1 week after being placed on probation is in itself a possible violation. The...

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What should I do about the house arrest?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

Depending on how the Sentencing Order was worded and the policies in Erie County, you may or may not be in serious trouble. First, the best case...

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Does he need an attorney with him for the hearing?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

This is an instance where the fact that a violation occurred is not really an issue. The issue is what penalty should be assessed for your son not...

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My question is can I go to jail, and can this hold up if the officer was off duty, in regular clothes. The fact I was NOT pulled

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

It appears that you are driving under a suspended license - section 1543(a) of the vehicle code. Penalties include fines and an additional 1 year...

Gerald V. Benyo Jr's Answers (46)

Is there anything I can do to be reimbursed for the bail money? I should never have been jailed for this in the first place.

This young man wrote me multiple NSF checks, this person has a criminal history, possibly the police officer is defending him?

Possible for him to do boot camp instead of state prison for his sentence even if someone was present in the house during crime?

Is it possible for him to get into a boot camp program instead of being sent to State Prison?

Is bond an option? What's the longest the can sentence him to jail time for over this?

CAN MY ARD BE REVOKED?

Will the new po drug test me if both charges aren't drug related?

What should I do about the house arrest?

Does he need an attorney with him for the hearing?

My question is can I go to jail, and can this hold up if the officer was off duty, in regular clothes. The fact I was NOT pulled