I think you mean, can the charge be reduced to driving while ability impaired (VTL 1192(1)), a traffic infraction not a crime. With this high a...

I'm a bit confuse about my criminal charge, on the DAT its for falsifying business records, but on webcrims it says petit larcen

Typically DATs aren't on webcrims until you are arraigned in court. However, a DAT only charges one offense. Upon arraignment it is not uuncommon...

Suspended license as a result of a dwi

If the police officer or state trooper gave you a desk appearance ticket (DAT) and you have not been arraigned before a judge yet, your license...

Will I be charged with something else, or just whats listed on the Desk Appearance Ticket?

It's possible there will be additional charges or, in limited circumstances, higher charges at the arraignment. However, the DA's job is not to...

I would also add a note of caution with respect to the spy cam. Secretely recording someone in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of...

The general rule is that all relevant evidence is admissible, unless subject to some evidentiary exclusion. So long as a foundation can be laid by...

If someone publicly urinates and doesn't get a summons initially or get caught, how likely is it that NYPD will scoop up dna?

The chance of the NYPD doing DNA analysis on your urine, are about the same as the local lifeguard busting you for peeing in the town pool as that...

How long a person may be arrested for give alcohol to a minor???

It possible a person who serves alcohol to a minor could be charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor punishible by a...

If you are found not guilty of criminal charges and therefore the case is dismissed, will your criminal record be clean like b4?

A dismissal is considered a favorable disposition in NY. By law, the arrest and prosecution are deemed a nullity, the fingerprints and record are...

I'm a dentist , arrested in ny for shoplifting 1st time , around $380.i have counsel but was wondering if i can plea bargain for

As Mr. Raiser points out above, the policy is $100 and under for ACDs. However, if your attorney is persistent and pushes back a bit, perhaps by...