Desk Appearance Tickets - New York City

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A Small Sample of our Many Desk Appearance Ticket Successes:

Shoplifting (P.L. 155.25, 165.40) - Manhattan - Client left Marcy's without paying for two sweaters that were hidden in client's purse - case dismissed, no criminal record, no fines

Marijuana (P.L. 221.20, 221.05) - Manhattan - Marijuana cigarette recovered from client's hand - Client in the process of being naturalized - all charges dropped, case dismissed, no criminal record, no fines

Assault (P.L. 120.00) - Brooklyn - Client was pushed into another person and charged with assault - Successfully avoided case being filed in court - all records sealed

Shoplifting (P.L. 155.25, 165.40) - Queens - all charges dismissed - no criminal record - no fines

Assault (P.L. 120.00) - Manhattan - Client observed striking another individual outside a bar - case eventually dismissed -all records sealed - no fines

Driving w/ Suspended License (VTL 511, 509) - Manhattan - Client confessed to the arresting officer - no criminal record, small fine

Marijuana (P.L. 221.20, 221.05) - Manhattan - Client found with marijuana cigarette and stash of marijuana in a box on his person - client had sensitive security related job - case dismissed, no record, no fines

Trespassing (P.L. 140.15) - The Bronx - case dismissed - no criminal record - no fines

Aggravated Harassment (P.L. 240.30) - Brooklyn - Successfully avoided case ever being filed in court - all records sealed

225 Broadway, Suite 2700

New York, NY 10007

212-619-3900, Fax: 212-406-6890

What is a Desk Appearance Ticket? A Desk Appearance Ticket, under C.P.L §150.10, is a written notice issued by a police officer directing you to appear in criminal court at a designated date and time in connection with an alleged criminal offense. If you receive a Desk Appearance Ticket but fail to appear as instructed, the court may issue a warrant of arrest based upon the crime charged (C.P.L §150.60). Following arrest, a police officer can choose (with certain offenses) to give you a Desk Appearance Ticket instead of bringing you to central booking. The Desk Appearance Ticket will list a "return date" which will instruct you when and where you are to appear for your arraignment. An arraignment, generally, is a court appearance where you will be informed about the nature of the crime or crimes charged and where bail can be set. Depending on your charges, a Desk Appearance Ticket carries the risk of incarceration (1 year maximum for misdemeanors), fines, immigration consequences, and could damage your reputation by giving you a permanent criminal record. For more information, click here. Unlike routine traffic tickets, a Desk Appearance Ticket cannot be satisfied by simply pleading guilty by mail.

Do I Need a Lawyer? Yes. A Desk Appearance Ticket signals the start of a criminal prosecution and you will need a lawyer with you in court. Call us at 212-619-3900 for a free and confidential case evaluation which can be conducted in person or over the phone. This confidential evaluation will allow Mr. Fletcher to advise you of the situation you are facing, any defense you might have, and ways to quickly achieve your goals

Maximum Penalties for Certain Desk Appearance Ticket Offenses:

OffensePossible PL Code(s) Jail Fines Other

Office Location:

Shoplifting

Marijuana

Drug Possn

Suspended License

Assault 3

Trespassing.

155.25, 165.40

221.10

220.03

VTL 511

120.00

140.10, 140.05

1 Year

90 Days

1 Year

30 Days

1 Year

1,000

500

1,000

500

1,000

DNA Sample

License Suspension

DNA, Suspension

DNA Sample

Yes

Permanent Criminal Record?


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Lance Fletcher, Esq.

Former Manhattan Prosecutor

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