Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Do I need an Attorney?

I got a ticket for reckless driving. I have to appear in person to enter a plea. I plan on pleading not guilty. I assume a court date will then be set.

Question 1) Do I need an attorney present when I plea or at the ''trial''. I really can't afford one right now.

Question 2) I have already purchased plane tickets to travel out of state in a couple of weeks. Can I request a trial date that doesn't fall into the time I'll be gone?

Thank you.


Asked on 3/13/09, 3:26 pm

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

Re: Do I need an Attorney?

You can plead not guilty with or without an attorney. You can also request a trial date that would accomodate the scheduales of both yourself and the P.D.I would be happy to have a free phone consultation with you ,please call my office @7188340087.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 4:13 pm


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