As a New York criminal defense attorney / lawyer and a former Manhattan prosecutor, I have heard both defendants and clients often assert the same defense when they are either arrested or issued a New York Desk Appearance Ticket for shoplifting (New York Penal Law 155.25 or 165.40) in Manhattan,…
While there are bright and articulate people on all sides of the argument to legalize marijuana in New York State, as it stands now the law is clear. Possession of marijuana (“marihuana” in the New York Penal Law) is illegal. In New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens) as…
You were either arrested and put through the arrest process or you were issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for shoplifting (New York Penal Law 155.25 or 165.40) after store security stopped you with a pair of jeans hidden away in your bag at Macey’s or some makeup buried in…
The NY criminal defense attorneys and former Manhattan prosecutors at Saland Law PC have handled a significant number of Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs) and “pink” summonses for our clients. In Manhattan, these cases are often dealt with at 100 Centre Street, 346 Broadway (“pink” ticket / summons court) or at…
Regardless of the crime or crimes you are charged with in New York County (Manhattan), the arrest process or a desk appearance ticket (DAT) will ultimately land you along with your criminal defense attorney at 100 Centre Street…the nexus of all criminal prosecutions in Manhattan. 100 Centre Street is where…
Whether you were arrested or issued a New York Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for Shoplifting pursuant to New York Penal Law sections 155.25 (Petit Larceny) or 165.40 (Criminal Possession of Stolen Property), the legal standard is the same. Regardless of the crime, police officers in New York City and throughout…
Whether you have been issued a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT or D.A.T.) in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx, the process is the same when you go to court the first time. Generally, it is best to have retained an experienced criminal defense attorney prior to going to court. Why?…
Whether you are arrested and charged with Petit Larceny (NY Penal Law 155.25) or Criminal Possession of Stolen Property (NY Penal Law 165.40) for shoplifting, you need to consult with a New York criminal defense attorney about People v. Lai Lee. It does not matter if you have been issued…
You have been issued a Desk Appearance Ticket or DAT in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island) for Assault, Harassment, Petit Larceny Shoplifting, Drug Possession or any other misdemeanor crime. You make a bad mistake worse by not consulting with a NY criminal defense attorney and compound…
Every day in the courtrooms of NYC a defendant sits with his criminal defense attorney waiting to be arraigned on a Desk Appearance Ticket or DAT. The charge may relate to a Petit Larceny shoplifting, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance for possessing drugs, or even an Assault for a…