Everyone I had spoken to trying to find out how to obtain a public defender for a Desk Appearance Ticket has told me that I just need to go to the court and ask for one. I had contacted a public...

I don't think either can guarantee an ACD, however based on what I have read in other threads on this site my general impression was that if I want to fight for an ACD I should hire a private...

I have one question regarding the court proceeding which all of the private attorneys avoided answering. Is it possible to appear in court on the first day with a public defender and then if I am not...

Today I was able to speak to several lawyers over the phone and gave them the full details of the incident. Each of them said that it is highly likely I will receive an ACD. Additionally, Monday...

Okay, my understanding of the way an ACD works in New York, (which is only based on several articles written by attorneys, as I have not spoken to one yet) rather than plead guilty to the charge you...

Thank you both Pandora and cbg. Today I had contacted the court three times speaking to three different people to find out what documentation I must bring in order to prove my eligibility for a...

Is using a public defender that un-advisable? I ask because I am positive I cannot afford a private attorney, I will already have a difficult time paying the Civil Demand and any other fines I...

My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York

**I am aware that there is another recent thread pertaining to a shoplifter in N.Y. under similar circumstances, however I have...