New York City Criminal Defense Attorney - Theft of Services Cases (P.L.
§ 165.15)
If you have been issued a
Desk Appearance Ticket for theft of services (P.L. 165.15), then contact New York City Theft
of Services Defense Lawyer Lance Fletcher as soon as possible. Without
proper legal representation, you may be forced into conviction that you regret.
Generally, this offense targets the stealing of services including those
rendered by a
bar, restaurant, night club,
taxi, or any similar service provider.
Theft of services is a class A misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one
year in jail. You may also be charged with petit larceny (P.L. 155.25). Contact New York City Criminal Defense Attorney Lance L. Fletcher as
soon as possible if you or someone you know has been issued a Desk Appearance
Ticket for theft of services. His office takes immediate action to see
that your rights are protected and to ensure that you cases is properly
handled. Mr. Fletcher, a former prosecutor, will thoroughly evaluate your
case and will identify any defenses that you may have. This evaluation
may reveal a defense or a deficiency in the case against you. If you attempted
to pay the service provider but were unable to, please inform Mr. Fletcher
of this. Contact us immediately if you have been accused or issued a desk
appearance ticket for theft of services in New York.

We handle cases involving:
Possible penalties for theft of services:
- Jail
- A permanent criminal record
- Immigration / travel complications
- A fine of up to $1,000