Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I was given a desk appearance ticket in December 2011, and the police dept. set the bail at $50.

My attorney came and bailed me out and I paid him back later that week. Anyway, the case was dismissed in my favor on July 27th 2012. I haven't received the bail money back. I did some research and found out that this was considered "police bail" and should have been released after I appeared for my first court appearance, which was many months ago. ? It's not alot of money but I just don't understand where the money went or how to get this back. This was my first and hopefully only encouter with the law, so I have no idea about any of this. Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you so much.


Asked on 11/26/12, 5:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arkady Bukh Bukh Law Firm, P.C.

If your attorney paid the money, then the police will return the money to his office. You should contact his office as to whether they have received it. Also you should take any paperwork you have to the precinct and ask for the release of the money. Once again they may release it to your attorney.

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Answered on 11/29/12, 10:03 pm


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