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Charged with a Class E felony in NY… help?
Hi everyone.
I was arrested and charged for a Class E Felony in New York, specifically for the offense of “falsifying business records.”
What happened was I purchased speakers from Target yesterday, which costed $60. Today, I went into another Target store, picked up the same model of speakers off the shelf, and returned it with my receipt from the purchase before.
I was obviously caught.
Now, will I be convicted of a felony or will the judge be likely to bump it down to a misdemeanor? I have a clean record, no prior arrests and not even a speeding/parking ticket.
Anyone know what I should expect with my court appearance in two weeks?
THANKS.
more details:
I am to appear in court in…
“connection with [my] alleged commision of the offense of FALSIFYING BUSINESS REORDS-1ST contrarty to the provisions of section 175.10 of the PENAL code. ”
Sounds to me like you were overcharged – $60 worth of merchandise is more like petit larceny – A misdemeanor.
You need to talk to your lawyer about whether that charge fits. Sounds like a bunch of neo-nazis charged you. Did you alter the receipt in anyway? First beg for mercy…
Many first time/no record store thieves get an acd -adjournment in contemplation of dismissal which means the charge is dismissed after six months.
I don’t know what District Attorney would pursue that charge as an E Felony – the lowest. Normally always reduced to the A misdemeanor since the penalty range of the two are about the same and the E felony is more work for the office.
A misdemeanor – up to 1 year jail (rare for first timer) or 3 years probation
E Felony – up to 1-3 prison (rare for first timer)
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