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was arrested on charges NY 221.10 court action was ajourned (cpl section 170.56) then dismissed a year later (cpl section 170.56). was i convicted of a misdemenors or violation?


Asked on 3/26/08, 6:56 pm

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James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

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You were not convicted of anything, if you received an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. At the end of the year the charge was dismissed. End of story.

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 3/30/08, 6:07 pm
Bruce Wingate Proner & Proner

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You were convicted of neither. CPL 170.56 is an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. After your one year adjournment period the charges were dismissed.

So if the the question asks if you were CONVICTED, then the answer is no.

Good Luck,

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Answered on 3/27/08, 7:48 am
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

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An ACD 170.56 means your case was dismissed and you were never convicted of any criminal offense.This assumes you were not convicted or arrested of any other offense within the 1 year adjournment period.

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Answered on 3/27/08, 12:03 pm


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