A Desk Appearance Ticket is a directive or order issued by the police requiring the accused to appear in Criminal Court to answer a charge to be filed against the accused. A Desk Appearance Ticket is sometimes referred to as a DAT or as an Appearance Ticket.
Technically speaking, Desk Appearance Tickets can be issued for Violations, such as disorderly conduct, Misdemeanor offenses, such as Petit Larceny, or even certain "low level" Felonies. However, the majority of DAT's are given for violations and misdemeanors.
As a New York City and Westchester County criminal defense attorney, I have been handled numerous cases where a Desk Appearance Ticket was issued for both violations and misdemeanor offenses. Petit Larceny charges are some of the most common.
An accused receives a Desk Appearance Ticket following arrest. The DAT will typically list the charge and the date and time for the accused to appear in Court. Remember, this is an arrest, not a traffic ticket. You must appear on the date and time, preferably with your criminal defense lawyer.
At your Court appearance, the standard procedure is for the accused to be arraigned. There are instances, however, when the charges are not "ready" and the matter is adjourned for another day.
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White Plains City Court
The White Plains City Court is located at 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. This Court handles misdemeanor criminal charges originating within the City of White Plains. They also have jurisdiction to arraign defendants charged with felonies originating within the City of White Plains. Additionally, the Court handles certain civil matters and traffic matters.
As the Criminal Court for the City of White Plains, a multitude of criminal charges are heard by this Court including, but not limited to, DWI, DWAI, False Personation, Criminal Posession of a Controlled Substance, Petit Larceny, Assault, VTL 511 charges, Criminal Mischief, and Disorderly Conduct to name a few. In my experience as a White Plains criminal defense lawyer, I have found this Court to maintain a busy calendar and it is not uncommon for the Court to hear fifty or more criminal cases each day.
The Court is accessible via both Metro North and the Bee Line Bus System. There is limited meter parking available however, visitors to the Court may park in the Supreme Court parking lot and Galleria Mall parking lot located next to the Court.
The Court may be reached at (914) 824-5675.
As the Criminal Court for the City of White Plains, a multitude of criminal charges are heard by this Court including, but not limited to, DWI, DWAI, False Personation, Criminal Posession of a Controlled Substance, Petit Larceny, Assault, VTL 511 charges, Criminal Mischief, and Disorderly Conduct to name a few. In my experience as a White Plains criminal defense lawyer, I have found this Court to maintain a busy calendar and it is not uncommon for the Court to hear fifty or more criminal cases each day.
The Court is accessible via both Metro North and the Bee Line Bus System. There is limited meter parking available however, visitors to the Court may park in the Supreme Court parking lot and Galleria Mall parking lot located next to the Court.
The Court may be reached at (914) 824-5675.
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Role of TASC in your Case
There are several Westchester Criminal Defense cases where the Court will order a TASC evaluation of a criminal defendant. TASC stands for Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities and is a Westchester County sponsored program that provides primary assessment, monitoring and supervision in certain cases. Typically TASC will be assigned to defendants accused of DWI DUI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, certain domestic violence related charges and a variety of other misdemeanor and criminal charges. Once a person is evaluated, a decision is made by the TASC program whether to recommend treatment. The treatment regime recommended can be as minor as a series of educational classes or as intensive as a year long program.
TASC can play a major role in a Westchester County criminal defense case. A defendant's compliance with the TASC directives is often considered by the District Attorney's Office when making disposition offers and is also considered by judges for bail and sentencing purposes.
DWI DUI and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (CPCS) charges are two areas where TASC is often involved. However, a defendant may be given the option of selecting a different organization for evaluation and treatment and simply have TASC monitor the defendant's progress. Ask your Westchester Criminal Defense Lawyer what your options are in these cases.
TASC can play a major role in a Westchester County criminal defense case. A defendant's compliance with the TASC directives is often considered by the District Attorney's Office when making disposition offers and is also considered by judges for bail and sentencing purposes.
DWI DUI and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (CPCS) charges are two areas where TASC is often involved. However, a defendant may be given the option of selecting a different organization for evaluation and treatment and simply have TASC monitor the defendant's progress. Ask your Westchester Criminal Defense Lawyer what your options are in these cases.
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