Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
My son,16 year old friend is being charged with robbery in the 1st degree, he was questioned without a lawyer or adult present .They want to charge him with 4 robberies, but made him confess to one of them.He doesn't have any serious criminal history beside possession of marijuana . They don't have any weapons connecting to the robbery.They gave him a $2500 bail, which his father refuses to bail him out.He just a young stupid kid who got mixed up with the wrong crowd.Can you give me some advice to what you think might happen or what should he say or not say in court. Or even if they can lower his charge to a lesser charge.They already have him on Rikers Island.
2 Answers from Attorneys
I personally don't believe a 16 year old needs to send time in jail to learn a lesson. It is a dangerous place and if you can should consider bailing him out. There are programs or other controls that you can place on him. You also, should discuss his options with an attorney.
It would be highly recommended to have an experienced lawyer to defend your son and preserve his rights in court. It would also greatly increase the chance of lowering the charges or possible dismissal. We have substantial experience handling these types of cases and reasonable fees, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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