Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I was given a desk appearance ticket in December 2011 and the police department 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 a lot 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 encounter with the law, so I have no idea about any of this. Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 12/12/12, 11:51 am

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

If your attorney bailed you out, the bail would likely be returned to him. However, whoever wants to get it back has to go to the police and ask for it with proof of the hearing and your appearance. Talk with your attorney about this as his office may have received this money back.

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Answered on 12/12/12, 8:36 pm


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