Issued a Desk Appearance Ticket in NYC?
Hire a Hard-Hitting New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer
Sometimes, when a person is arrested in New York on misdemeanor charges,
they will be issued a desk appearance ticket (DAT) instructing them to
appear in court on a specific date to respond to their charges. This method
is used as a substitute for having a person wait in jail until their arraignment.
While many police officers have been known to tell recipients of DATs
that they do not need to retain legal assistance, being charged with any
sort of crime is a serious matter that requires the trained eye of a seasoned
legal professional. If you have been given a desk appearance ticket, a
highly knowledgeable
New York City criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser can defend your freedom and
pursue a dismissal or reduction of your charges on your behalf.
Countless clients have trusted us to defend their cases for the following reasons:
- Decades of legal experience
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Get the defense you need – call us today (800) 813-9069. We handles
cases throughout
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An Overview of DATs
In lieu of the traditional arrest process, an officer can issue a DAT for
a wide variety of misdemeanor offenses, including
possession of a controlled substance,
shoplifting,
assault, or public intoxication. In rare cases, certain felony E charges can be
charged using a DAT. While a DAT may not seem serious on the surface due
to the word “ticket,” it is still very much a verifiable arrest
and will still subject a person to being processed through the same criminal
justice system as a traditionally arrested individual.
If a person fails to attend the court date as indicated on their DAT, a
warrant for their arrest will likely be issued. On this date, the accused
person will face their charges before a judge and enter a plea of guilty
or not guilty. A judge will then set a formal trial date and determine
whether or not bail is necessary. From this point on, the case will be
indistinguishable from any other case in the system.
Since a person can potentially face harsh fines and possible jail time
for a criminal conviction, it is imperative that DATs are not taken lightly
and are handled with the assistance of an experienced attorney. If you
have been charged with any sort of crime, our attorneys can evaluate your
situation and determine the best strategy to maximize your chances of
securing a desirable outcome.
Get an Former Prosecutor on Your Side
At the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser, we understand how the opposition
works and can use this to our advantage. Having represented both sides
of the criminal justice system, our New York City criminal defense lawyers
can use our invaluable insight to dismantle the opposition’s case
and improve your chances of securing the results you need. Unlike other
firms who push “cookie cutter” solutions on their clients,
we take the time to get to craft custom-tailored strategies for each individual
case, allowing us to provide each client with the high-caliber advocacy
they deserve. Your future is far too important to be left to chance –
make sure your freedom is in good hands!
The time to act is now.
Request a free consultation today to get started.