Were you handcuffed, photographed and given a desk appearance ticket for something in the subway?
Many subway offenses are misdemeanors which are punishable by up to one year in jail.
The NYPD often makes an arrest in the subway for:
- Assault (fights)
- Lewdness / Exposure
- Unlawful Surveillance (upskirting)
- Stealing personal property from someone else
The NYPD rarely makes arrests (currently) for entering without paying.
Contact New York City Criminal Defense Attorney Lance L. Fletcher as soon as possible if you or someone you know has been issued a Desk Appearance Ticket for a subway offense. His office takes immediate action to see if your charges can be dismissed or substantially reduced. Mr. Fletcher, a former prosecutor, will thoroughly evaluate your case and will conduct an independent investigation. Contact us immediately if you have been issued a desk appearance ticket for any subway offense.
Possible penalties for misdemeanors (even for a first arrest):
- Jail - up to 1 year (P.L. 60.01)
- Probation - 3 years
- Jail and probation
- Interim probation supervision
- A permanent criminal record
- A fine of up to $1,000
- Restitution
- Reparation
- Community service
- DNA Sample
- Immigration consequences
- Civil penalties