New York City Dangerous Driving Desk Appearance Ticket Lawyers
The attorneys at Crotty Saland PC defend clients against desk appearance ticket (D.A.T.) and misdemeanor charges involving Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, as defined by New York Penal Law §120.20. As former prosecutors in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office under Robert Morgenthau, our lawyers know the criminal court procedures thoroughly, having served in the New York City courts and defended those prosecuted there. We use our knowledge to zealously defend clients, seeking the best possible outcomes, whatever the type of charge.
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that because they received a D.A.T. or were charged with a misdemeanor, there are few or no consequences to an accusation of Reckless Endangerment. This could not be farther from the truth. A misdemeanor conviction, whether received as a result of a D.A.T. or booked and charged in the usual way, can not just land you behind bars on Rikers Island in New York City, but can ruin a career. It can keep you from obtaining certain jobs or renewing your license or certification if you are established in a particular career. The stakes are simply too high to handle a Reckless Endangerment charge by yourself without fully understanding the penal law as well as its practical application in these cases.
Reckless endangerment charges can include accusations involving:
- Speeding and weaving through traffic
- Discharging or using certain weapons
- False alarms such as falsely reporting a fire
- Leaving young children unattended
Our attorneys defend against Reckless Endangerment charges by employing strategies such as demonstrating that an accident and resulting injury was physically impossible or there was actually no risk at all. We employ this and other defenses to obtain reduced charges or dismissals if and when possible. Because each misdemeanor D.A.T. case is different, it is important to consult an experienced lawyer to learn how the possible defenses fit your specific situation.
Whether you were arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment or received a D.A.T. and appearance date, it is important to act right away to secure your rights and your future. When you retain our law firm, we will investigate thoroughly, make sure that charges match the circumstances and determine if and how the evidence can support our argument to reduce or dismiss the charges.
Our law firm serves clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Westchester County. Call us at 646-808-3300 or contact us online today to speak with our New York Reckless Endangerment desk appearance ticket lawyers.
Analysis of recent cases in the context of Reckless Endangerment charges can be found on Crotty Saland PC's New York Criminal Lawyer Blog.
