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Sloatsburg
Criminal Defense
Facing serious criminal charges calls for a serious criminal
defense law firm. Our Sloatsburg
criminal defense firm is lead by a former prosecutor who has extensive
experience handling difficult felony and misdemeanor matters. If you or a loved one is charged with a
crime, give us a call today at 914-723-7900.
About the Court
Sloatsburg Village is located within the Town of Ramapo in
Rockland County. It is a court of
local jurisdiction and is part of the 9th Judicial District on the
New York Office Court Administration.
The “9th JD” also includes Westchester, Orange, Putnam, and
Dutchess Counties.
As a court of local jurisdiction, the court has a limited
ability to adjudicate cases. It
has a limited power over felonies. It can adjudicate all misdemeanors written under New York
State law and fall within its geographic jurisdiction.
Common
Misdemeanors
Some common misdemeanors heard in this court are:
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 3rd
Degree. This charge is often
referred to as AUO 3rd. It is an
unclassified misdemeanor and can carry a jail sentence. It is written under Vehicle Traffic Law
511.1
Our AUO lawyers have successfully defended thousands of
clients under the Vehicle Traffic Law. Although every case is different and needs to be evaluated on
their own merits, we have strong tradition of helping our clients resolve this
charge with a lesser included offense thereby avoiding a criminal conviction.
Driving While Intoxicated. DWI is one of the most frequently charged crimes in New York
State. A conviction to a DWI can
result a driver losing their privilege to drive, a jail sentence, and many
other adverse consequences.
Assault in the 3rd Degree. Assault in the 3rd degree is
usually written Penal Law Section 120.00 or its related sections. This is a class A misdemeanor which can
carry up to one year in jail. A
typical charge will include some allegation of physical violence against
another person.
If you have been charged with a crime in Sloatsburg, call
our law firm today and schedule your confidential consultation.
About Our Firm: Our Rockland County criminal defense
practice is led by a former New York City Prosecutor with more than a decade of
experience. He has represented thousands
of clients throughout New York State and has been recognized as a top attorney
in the state.
If you have a criminal charge pending in Sloatsburg, give us
a call at 914-723-7900.
