Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Shop Lifting

If this is your first criminal offense, with a good lawyer, you should not have much to worry about. He would most likely plea to a small violation and pay a fine or perhaps receive an ACD, Adjournment contemplating dismissal and as long as you don't commit another offense in six months, it pretty much disappears�..We do handle many cases like this and are very experienced with the court you would be appearing at. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Re: Shop Lifting

Feel free to contact our office. We are located in Midtown Manhattan, and specialize in criminal matters.

Re: Shop Lifting

Plead 'not guilty'. First, that will PREVENT he matter from having any impact on your status or career. In the United States, nothing is reported until there is a determination of 'guilty or not guilty'. So this will get you some time to consider your options.

A capable attorney is your best option. You are welcome to a consultation for no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY. Please call for an appointment first � (646) 591-5786.

Re: Shop Lifting

It sounds like you were given a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT). You are facing an 'A' misdemenor; pleading guilty to this would give you a criminal record. However, usually a good lawuer can get the charge dropped to disorderly conduct, a violation and not a crime. In addition, you may be able to get an ACD. This means the case would be adjourned for 6 months and then get dismissed if you have no more arrests.

I do criminal defense and have had good results with these type cases. I recently got a dental student an ACD even thought the DA's Office had a policy of not giving them out in this type of case. If you would like to discuss your case, please feel free to call me in my office at 212-622-7180. I will not be in until tomorrow due to the Jewish holiday.