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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for New York on
Q: Is it legal after sentencing to be sentenced to 3 years in prison then 2 months passes, they change it to 6 years?

I'm my finances P.O.A. and her trial was the most corrupt thing I have seen. So many laws n rules were bended and broke. Also know for a fact extortion was involved. Would need to see and speak with a lawyer for them to understand but im currently under investigation had 2 cop cars pull up to... View More

Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Typically they can only change a promised sentence if there's a change in circumstances. Was there a written agate? Oral? Did the judge take the plea and was the defendant promised a sentence and then change it based on new findings?

Need more facts. Id ask assigned counsel

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: If a person is out on bail for a charge can they be arrested 12 days latwr for the same charge they were bailed out on?
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

You can only be re-arrested if you have violated bail or some violation of the condition of bail. This could be a violation of the Order of Protection.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: My casey paroleMy case is from 1985 I’m on federal parole I need help I’m terminating my parole
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Temporary Release Program

https://doccs.ny.gov/community-supervision-handbook/serving-sentence

Temporary Release is a program under which eligible and approved participants are granted the privilege of leaving correctional facilities to participate in:

work release...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: When’s he getting released from prison
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Contact the Precinct or call the jail to find out about a release or post arraignment.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: I was stopped walking in June 30th 2017 ask to blow 0.00 at 2:30 am because the cop profiled me

My refusal warnings were read to me at 628am where I allegedly refused urine 4 hours after first test legal aid is telling me I don’t have a case call me please

Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

If you were walking and were asked to blow for being intoxicated its different than driving.

Suspended License: Refusing a breathalyzer or chemical test in New York State can result in a 1-year license suspension. ... Civil Fine: Drivers face a fine of $500 for refusing to take a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: My case is from 1985 I’m on federal parole I need help terminating my parole
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Can you terminate New York probation early?

Yes. New York law gives judges the authority to release defendants from probation early. (Generally, to be released from probation early you have to pay off your fines, complete at least half of your probation and complete all court ordered...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Where can I find information on the criminal case the people vs. Crampie?
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/AttorneyWelcome

Look for the case in the public court system

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New York on
Q: Reporting crime of a complaintant?

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Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Call 911 and report the crime.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana on
Q: Is attempt robbery a violent crime in state of Indiana
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

Sec. 1 . (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly or intentionally takes property from another person or from the presence of another person:

(1) by using or threatening the use of force on any person;  or

(2) by putting any person in fear;...
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Q: Charged with grand larceny for taking a wallet left in a store want me to plead to felony 5 years po and pay 190 restit

My question how can they prove that there was 190 dollars in wallet and how is that grand larceny?

Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

In New York State that would not be a felony.

grand theft in Texas refers t the theft of property with a value in excess of $500. ... There are two areas of grand theft: misdemeanor grand theft and felony grand theft. If the value of the stolen goods was in excess of $500 but $1500 or...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: Hi my Name is Jackie and i am looking for a Pro Bono lawyer please.
Peter Wade Kolp
Peter Wade Kolp
answered on Oct 29, 2020

The court will appoint you a lawyer if you are unable to afford one

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