Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Exspungment

My son was picked up with a friend by the police. The friend was selling marijuana to another person. Originally the police was letting my son go and arresting the friend and the person who bought but the person who bought made a deal and told the police that my son was the one that gave it to him. My son and the friend were arrested and the person that bought was let go an hour later. My son was given a court date and told by the DA that he would probably just get 2 days community service. My problem with this is my son had nothing on him and did not sell. He has no prior record, working full time, and getting ready to attend college. I am not ok with there being any type of record being that this person lied on him. There is no evidence yet he was held for criminal possession and sale of marijuana. The person driving even told them that he was the one that sold and that the person that bought was just afraid of him. Please advise how I can go about helping my son to get this record expspunged.


Asked on 12/21/08, 9:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: Exspungment

In this situation it would be highly advisable to retain an experienced attorney to represent your son in court and would give you a much greater chance of reducing or even dismissing the charges. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 12/24/08, 4:44 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Exspungment

This is too complicated to answer over the internet. I can help defend your son to make sure he will not receive a permanent criminal record. Please contact my office @7188340087 for a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 12/22/08, 11:24 am


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