Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

ok just to start off im a college student and i work....one night i took out my moms car for a spin...then when i brought it back....she called the cops on me....they said it was unauthorized use of a vehicle...this was my first ever arrest......from the bookings , the judge sent me right home after i spent a day in jail...while other people were actually getting lengthy sentences...so i felt i was pretty good to go...... but i have a court date september 1..... i was wondering what the judge will sentence me...im scared as hell to go to jail........my mom said she wants the charges dropped...but i know my mothers word cant really over stand with what the judge wants to do with me..

ANYONE KNOW WHATS IN STORE FOR ME....?


Asked on 7/02/10, 9:33 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Nicklaus Misiti Misiti Global, PLLC.

You will be fine but I would recommend finding a affordable attorney to attend this with you. Please give me a call and I will give you a free case evaluation.

Regards,

Nick Misiti

Misiti Global, PLLC.

716 830 7960

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Answered on 7/03/10, 5:52 am
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

For a first offense, you will be offered a plea bargain to a very reduced charge, probably Disorderly Conduct or even possibly an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal also known at an ACD or ACOD. But saying that, you will not be offered anything close if you represent yourself. District Attorney's usually do not talk to the pro se defendant (self represented) but want an attorney to talk negotiate with. You should look for an attorney who knows how to handle these types of cases.

If I can be of assistance, please contact me at 516-764-4747 or at [email protected].

Joel R. Salinger

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Answered on 7/03/10, 8:14 am
peter bark bark & karpf

you don't need a lawyer, your mother does. With the right lawyer she can force the DA to drop charges against you.

Peter Bark (917) 225-6983

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Answered on 7/05/10, 9:20 am
Benjamin J. Lieberman Lieberman Law Firm PLLC

Keep in mind that you might not even need to negotiate a plea with the District Attorney. In order for the prosecution to proceed against you they must have a witness/owner of the vehicle to testify that you did not have permission or authority to be in possession of the vehicle in the first place. If your mother wont cooperate with the District Attorney, the charges against you might very well be dropped.

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Answered on 7/15/10, 2:10 pm


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