Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: knife possession

A violation is not a "financial" summons. It's a plea to an offense that is not considered a crime. However, your son may be able to get a better plea offer than a violation.

Re: knife possession

In New York, there are three classes of criminal offenses: felonies, misdemeanors and violations. A violation is the lowest offense and it is not considered a "crime" so it should not affect your son when he seeks employment. A conviction for a violation would still appear on his "rap sheet," or criminal record. Your son may be able to get a better deal, such as an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD), which is an outright dismissal of the charge after a certain amount of time.

Re: knife possession

A violation is not a financial summons.

"Violation" is defined in the New York Penal Law as, " an offense other than a traffic infraction, for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of 15 days cannot be imposed. If you have further questions, please e-mail me. Steven Brand

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