Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
What if you had to return for sentencing and decided not to, what are all the consequences that can happen...........
Asked on 11/23/09, 7:37 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Austin
Austin Law Associates, PC
Usually at the time of plea or release the Judge issues "Parker Warnings". These contain a statement that if you voluntarily fail to return for sentencing the Judge may sentence you to the maximum allowed by law. So, for example, 1 year on an A misdemeanor, 7 years for a D felony.
Answered on 11/28/09, 5:58 pm
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