Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

If you can afford a private attorney, by all means retain one before your court date.If you can't the court will assign one.A private attorney will give your case the attention it deserves. Since it is your first arrest I don't believe a jail term is applicable. The sticky point is whether you have a viable defense or will you need a skillful attorney who can prevent you from receiving a lifelong criminal conviction on your record. You may contact my office @ 7188340087 for a further consultation.

The first court date is for arraignment. That is the procedure where the judge will decide whether or not he will set bail on you. This will be determined by factors which inclede your prior record (none) and your ties to the community. There are collateral consequences of a plea and these should be discussed with a lawyer. A misdemeanor conviction can result in a criminal record. It may prevent some companies from hiring you etc... Also, be aware that Kohls will probably send you a letter (civil matter) stating you owe a fine for your alleged conduct. Legal Aid can represent you if you are indigent.

It would be highly advisable to retain an experienced attorney to defend you and preserve your rights. Having one will also save you a tremendous amount of time and worry on your court date. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases and our fees are reasonable. However, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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