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Under New York law a misdemeanor is a criminal
offense; most misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail. In New York
City misdemeanor cases are generally handled in the criminal court
located in the county in which the crime occurred. Some of the most common misdemeanor offenses include assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment, menacing, driving while intoxicated, criminal possession of marihuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, petit larceny, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, prostitution, criminal contempt in the second degree, and trespassing.
For a complete list of New York crimes under
the Penal Law
click here.
Note: There are many commonly charged crimes
that are not contained in the Penal Law; such as DWI (Vehicle
and Traffic Law) and various crimes under the Administrative
Code of the City of New York.
If you or a loved one are charged with a
Misdemeanor call Scott for a free one-on-one consultation.
(718) 596-1829
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