New York City Larceny Desk Appearance Ticket Lawyers
The law firm of Crotty Saland PC defends clients against desk appearance ticket (D.A.T.) charges. As New York City criminal lawyers and former assistant district attorneys in the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney's Office, we understand how the New York City criminal courts operate from top to bottom. We strive to ensure that our client's rights, liberty and future are kept intact regardless of the criminal allegation.
Our attorneys have represented numerous clients facing desk appearance tickets for misdemeanor charges that include theft of services and larceny, as listed in New York Penal Law §165.15. Examples of these charges include:
- Jumping the turnstile
- Failing to pay a cabdriver
- Failure to pay a restaurant or bar tab
- Falsely using a student discount card or senior discount card
- Theft of cable and phone services
Some people mistakenly believe that a nonviolent crime such as jumping a subway turnstile or a "dine and dash" will not be vigorously prosecuted. If you have been arrested or issued a D.A.T. for theft of services, it is obvious that you are completely wrong. Furthermore, individuals often believe that even a conviction or violation on "minor" crimes does not matter. This is not the case. First, in the eyes of the law, a theft of service conviction is no different than a conviction for other A misdemeanors such as assault and weapon possession. Second, theft convictions, even when small amounts are involved, can affect your ability to follow certain career paths. It is not worth the risk to attempt to deal with this alone.
Moreover, for those employed in the financial sector or for any professional, a non-criminal conviction, however minor, can even affect a person's ability to maintain professional licenses. Our attorneys have represented physicians, financial services employees, teachers, lawyers and other licensed professionals in not only dealing with their criminal matters but also helping them preserve their licenses or certifications. We have helped many others preserve their careers by resolving these cases without a criminal record. While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, let us help you.
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 service theft desk appearance ticket lawyers.
