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Q: Hi i was given a desk appearance ticket due to a false report but I then told the truth will I just be facing probation?

Hi i was given a desk appearance ticket due to a false report but I then told the truth will I just be facing probation and no jail time I’m almost 7 months pregnant and have a 4 year old Please help firt time I’ve ever been to court or have written a roport or anything in scared

3 Lawyer Answers
Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
Answered
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Go to court. Ask for a conditional dismissal, which means if you have a clean record for six months, the charge is dropped.

Michael Arbeit
Michael Arbeit
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Freeport, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Where did this happen? You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney for proper representation immedidately.

Michael D. Litman
Michael D. Litman
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • White Plains, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: If this is your first offense, it is not likely that you will be facing jail time, and probably not even probation. It is possible that the charge will be reduced to a non-criminal offense. You should hire an attorney to discuss the specifics of the case with, so you know exactly what you are facing. Good luck.

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