My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York
Hi I got a pink summon last week for crossing a railway crossing in violation of section 1097.14(L). Description stated traverse activated rrx gates. I want to know, if I plead guilty and pay fine, will my name enter criminal records. Since I am on visa in US, there could be implications of having criminal record. Should I hire an attorney? Is their any way I can get this dismissed, on my own without attorney help, so there is no criminal record? Pls help. Thanks.

