If I am a college student and was arrested for disorderly conduct, is there any way the judge might drop it?
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If I am a college student and was arrested for disorderly conduct, is there any way the judge might drop it?
I have never been arrested before, and I was also not read my rights by the police officer.
Asked on November 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
Arkady Bukh / Bukh Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Certainly the fact that you have a clean record will go a long way toward getting the case dropped. A good part of it though depends on the facts of the case and why you were charged. You need to get an attorney right away and you might get an ACD for this case. The fact that rights were not read will only be applicable if you were then interrogated. Do give your attorney all the information about your arrest.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about your matter and if you might be eligible for the court's presumed "diversion" program for first time offenders.
If you are and there is a program then if you are accepted in it, pay a fine, do community service work and stay out of trouble for a certain agreed period of time the charge might be dismissed by the court with no conviction.
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