Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: before jury trial for class a misdemeanor

The first issue is whether you have an attorney and then can you afford private counsel. If you would like to clarify these issues perhaps I may be able to assist you .If the complaining witnesses are not cooperating with the D.A. your chances of a lesser charge or a plea bargain improve ,also be mindful that after a trial the Judge may impose any sentance that is lagal ,which may include probation jail or some combination of the two. You may call my office @718-834-0087 for further info.

Re: before jury trial for class a misdemeanor

This is a difficult situation. While I recommend engaging a qualified attorney at your first opportunity, I can answer some of your questions.

Witnesses are required only ay the indictment (which has already happened) and at the trial to offer evidence of your guilt or innocence. If no witnesses appear, it is still possible for you to be found guilty based on other evidence. However, if the DA produces neither witnesses or other evidence, then you will go free. You will be found 'not guilty'.

The immigration issues are important to you and the plea bargain offer may be very attractive for that reason. On the other hand, either the charges against you are very thin or the evidence is slight becuase the ACD offer (adjournement in contemplation of dismissal) is almost as good as a dismissal.

A more detailed discussion and analysis (and there is more) requires that I know more about the facts of what happened, the charges, and the evidence the ADA seeks to marshall against you.

If you choose to meet with me, remember to bring all of the documents you have related to the case, your immigration documents, and give me about an hour with you to go over what happened. The details in every case are very important.

You are welcome to a consultation at my offices at 42 west 44th st., NY,NY. Please call for an appointment first. (646) 591-5786