Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

complaint charge

I was arrested on a complaint charge, spent 4 days in jail because my neighbor said i stole her money. i worte out her bills in front of her , and she sign the checks. i had to plead guilty to writting the checks but did not steal the money. i'm out on bail, next court date is soon. how can i clear my name ? i 'm a former federal employee, who only help her when her family did not. Please help me overcome this charge of midmeanor, and how can i clear my name?


Asked on 3/03/08, 9:16 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: complaint charge

There is no crime in writing out someone's check for them to sign in order to pay their bills. So, you couldn't have plead guilty to that because it is not a crime.

Something is missing here.

You need to ask the court to vacate your plea and go to trial.

Don't you have an attorney?

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Answered on 3/03/08, 11:03 pm
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: complaint charge

Your question only raises more questions; that is, more info is needed: Why was it you "had to plead guilty"? (Was someone standing over you with a gun?) And, if you already pled guilty, what did you plead to and why are you going to court next time?

I suspect you merely signed some kind of confession --- but your paragraph on this doesn't make this clear, so I can't tell what the true picture is.

You call it a "charge of misdemeanor"; have you already been convicted or are you facing prosecution at this time?

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 3/03/08, 11:08 am
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: complaint charge

No advise can be offered based upon your question. I will be happy to offer a free phone consultation,contact my office @7188340087

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Answered on 3/03/08, 12:00 pm


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