Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

reckless endangerment and pleaing down that charge

I was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment. I admitted guilt to the resisting arrest and disorderly, i deny the reckless endangerment. I drove away from the police officer after she told me to stop and pulled into the police preceint to speak with her supervisor. She tried ramming her scooter into my car and I dodged her and at on point, backed away from her when she admitted she forgot her radio. I did not break any traffic laws or cause any damage to any person or property. The officer claims I was trying to run hit her with my car. I was not and we are at my word against hers since there are no witnesses. My court appointed attorney said to fight it. i have to hire someone since, my income is too high.I was released with out bail due and on my own recognigsance. I had a previous situation in the past and when the police officer was writing the report she was trying reference that. My question is...Can I plea this down and will I be looking at any time?


Asked on 8/26/07, 8:15 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: reckless endangerment and pleaing down that charge

You are facing potential jail time. If it is reckless endangerment in the second degree then you are facing up to a year. If the charge is in the first degree then you are facing significantly more time. A lot will depend on what your prior case was for. I would need more information in order to be able to give you an estimate on the range of punishment you could be facing. Please feel free to contact my office if we can provide any assistance to you in this matter.

Read more
Answered on 8/27/07, 4:37 am
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: reckless endangerment and pleaing down that charge

There is a very good chance you can plea this down, but how far down would depend on a number of factors including prior record. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

Law Offices of

STEVEN J. CZIK, P.C.

101 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor

New York, New York 10013

212.413.4462

[email protected]

The information provided by The Law Offices of Steven J. Czik (LOSJC) is for general educational purposes only. There is no attorney-client relationship established by this communication and no privilege attaches to such communication. LOSJC is not taking and will not take any action on your behalf and will not be considered your attorney until both you and LOSJC have signed a written retainer agreement. There are strict deadlines, called statutes of limitation, within which claims or lawsuits must be filed. Therefore, if you desire the services of an attorney and decide not to retain LOSJC on terms acceptable to LOSJC, you are advised to immediately seek the services of another attorney.

Read more
Answered on 8/27/07, 12:40 pm
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: reckless endangerment and pleaing down that charge

You may be able to plead it down to a an A misdemeanor in sat or better, but you are going to need a lawyer who will work hard to show the ADA the problems with their case.

You can get up to a year or even two, but a lesser sentence is likely even if you blow trial if you only have one prior arrest.

If you would like to hire a private attorney and want to speak to me about your case, I would gladly meet with you. You may contact me through the links below.

Good luck.

Read more
Answered on 8/26/07, 11:15 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in New York