Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

i have to appear in court tomorrow for a menacing charge pl 120.14 I have never been in trouble. 1 speeding ticket i can not afford an attorney do i need one can i get a court appointed

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Asked on 7/05/10, 11:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Benjamin J. Lieberman Lieberman Law Firm PLLC

Menacing is a class A misdemeanor for which if convicted you face up to one year in jail. As such, if you cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for you.

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Answered on 7/15/10, 12:48 pm


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