Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

An Unclosed Case

[1] Am not certain of exactly which is the access agency you refer to as NASD; [2] However, the mere fact that the computer spews out a "disposition unknown" does NOT mean that the case was not dismissed. [3] I am assuming the charges were lodged in New York City - if you are fortunate enough to know the docket number, you will be well ahead of the game. [4] In any event, schedule a trip to NYC & plan to spend the better part of a day at the clerk's office in the appropriate borough. [5] While you're at it, you may want to explore the steps necessary to obtain the release/destruction of your fingerprints {if you were arrested & printed, as opposed to simply receiving a desk appearance ticket}.

These are "do-able" things, but you will encounter something more than a "wee-bit" of aggravation getting them done. "Good luck" isn't as necessary a component as is patience / perserverance.

Oh - let me be quite emphatic about this: No, you _will not_ be able to do this with a couple 'phone calls - just go there, be good-natured even if confronted with some other mood from the other side of the counter, & it will be o.k.

Regards, etc.,

jmhze

-> these musings are, you know, just a "seat-of-the-pants" analysis & are NOT intended to be construed as / understood as / utilized as Legal Advice & Counsel <-

A Case That Should Be Closed

Sir,My suggestion is that you go to the original court wherethe disposition was made. Have the clerk check the fileand obtain a certified copy of the dispositionso you can produce it for the NASD or at leastproduce the fact that it was dismissed.