Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

charges months after

Shoplifting incident in NYC over 8 months ago. No police involved (civil demand paid in full promptly a week after). As a non NY resident, what is the chance prosecution may still take place? Nothing received in the mail so far, but perhaps non-residents don't get it in the mail. Is there a way one can have an attorney in NY (?) check for possible charges filed? Concerned, also, because of travel plans and that it may take years for prosecution to happen as a non-resident.


Asked on 1/12/09, 10:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: charges months after

You are rightfully concerned, as a nonresident things get a bit more complex.

Yes, you could retain a NY attorney to look into the case for you, and also if there are

Any charges filed or planned on being filed could be intercepted that way as well.

Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your case and our fees at 2127098303

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Answered on 1/12/09, 10:37 am


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