Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

What kind of sentence is my son facing?

My son was arrested for a first offense of forgery. The total of the checks is $313.00. We are willing to pay the money back. He is 16 years old. The arrained him and he is in the county jail with a $10,000 cash bail or $20,000.00 bond. Please tell me what we will be hearing as far as sentincing when we go to court tomorrow night. He was arrested 3 days ago. We have never been in this situation before and don't know what to expect.


Asked on 7/08/01, 5:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bark Bark & Karpf

Re: What kind of sentence is my son facing?

I can't believe any judge in New York would hold a 16 year old on bail like that. The usual plea bargain for such an offense is Youthful Offender probation. Tell his lawyer not to take anything worse than that.

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Answered on 7/09/01, 1:50 pm
Garry Hanlon

Re: What kind of sentence is my son facing?

It is way too early to be thinking of

sentencing. Your son is probably only

facing a preliminnary hearing, which is more

in the nature of bail, and given the amount

may be released. It is unusual to have

reduced charges offered as a plea bargain so

early except in NYC Hire an attorney

immediately. If there are no priors, given

the amount involved, there could be

fantastic reductions obtained

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Answered on 7/09/01, 9:05 pm


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