WHY an ACD for a Marijuana Charge
under CPL 170.56
is SUCH A HUGE WIN
in New York!
In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr explains why a DISMISSAL under CPL 170.56 (New York's Criminal Procedure Law) is such a BIG WIN for a Marijuana charge.
As explained in a previous video, an ACD is an "Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal" however, for a marijuana charge there is a SPECIAL LAW for an ACD.
Criminal Procedure Law 170.56 allows a first time marijuana offense (from a violation to a felony) to be DISMISSED and NULLIFIED as if it never happened!
This is a very rare kind of law in New York. No other dismissal under New York criminal law creates a "nullity" where the offense goes away completely as if it never happened. Even Youthful Offender charges are not gone completely--they are just sealed.
See some of our other videos for why Dismissing a marijuana offense is SO IMPORTANT in New York (could potentially destroy your chance to get Federal Student Aid)
Making it so a charge never happened is what makes getting an ACD under 170.56 is such a big win.
If you have questions about 170.56, call us: 607-229-5184
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*This video is not intended as legal advice. If you are charged with a crime, we strongly urge you to consult with a licensed criminal defense attorney!
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BY MIKE CYR
