Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

140.05

I was on the roof of a friends apartment watching a movie. One of the tenants heard us moving around up there, and called the cops. We had beer, but we are all over 21. There were no drugs or paraphernalia. We were very respectful toward the cops and they to us. They were very understanding. They gave us summons to appear in court for a violation of 140.05. They did not include the beer in their write ups. As I had been invited by paying tenants of the building, and there were no posted signs, I was not aware that I was trespassing. My question is, should I fight this, will it be worth it, and do I need a lawyer?


Asked on 4/26/09, 1:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: 140.05

A competent criminal defense attorney in cases such as yours will protect your rights and your future. I handle matters such as yours on a daily basis and in a vast majority of the cases similar to yours the defendant comes away without jail,and without a permanent criminal record. You may contact my office @7188340087 for a free phone consultation. By the way the fees for representation in these types of cases are very reasonable.

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Answered on 4/26/09, 10:14 am


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