Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Road Rage

Criminal mischief in the 4th degree is an A misdemeanor in NY and carries a max imprisonment penalty of up to one year in jail.

I always advise getting an attorney if going to court for anything other than a traffic ticket. The assistant district attorney may harp on certain aspects of your case such as the fact that you must have been banging pretty hard on the window for it to have broken. Under section 145.00 of the penal law, one could be found guilty of criminal mischief in the 4th degree if he intentionally damages property of another person, OR if he recklessly damages property of another person in an amount exceeding $250.

If you do not already have a criminal record, the goal with your case will be to try and get an ACD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal) so that if you're good for a specified period of time (1 year), it will go away. In the alternative, one could plead the case down to a disorderly conduct, a mere violation, and ask for a couple days of community service.

Feel free to call me today or at your earliest convenience at 646-209-8213 to discuss the case further.

Steven Brand, Esq.

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Re: Road Rage

You are in some trouble and you should contact an attorney to represent you in the criminal matter.YOu are also liable for all economic loss suffered by the victim. This will be determined by a civil suit ,I would suggest a good attorney could perhaps nip this in the bud.If you desire you may contact me @718-834-0087 to further discuss your matter.