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1. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON CHARGES? A charge is different from a conviction. In NYS, a "violation" is not considered a crime.  Even if you're convicted of or plead guilty to a violation, you won't have a criminal record. Nearly all violations come off your record after 1 year. -WRITTEN BY NYS LAWYERS-

2. ORDERED BY LEAST > MOST SEVERE:
Disorderly Conduct (PL 240.20) Blocking traffic, failure to disperse, etc. Violation.
VTL 1156(a) Walking on a road where a sidewalk is available. Violation.
Unlawful Assembly (PL 240.10) Assembling with the intent to engage with others in tumultuous and violet conduct likely to cause public alarm. Class B misdemeanor.

3. Curfew Violation (NYC Admin. Code 3-108) Out after mayoral curfew. Class B misdemeanor.
Inciting to Riot (PL 240.08) or Riot in the Second Degree (PL 240.05) Urging 10+ to engage in tumultuous and violent conduct likely to create public alarm. Both Class A misdemeanors.
Obstructing Governmental Administration (OGA) (PL 195.05) Intentionally trying to prevent an officer from performing an official function, including preventing an arrest. Class A misdemeanor.

4. Resisting Arrest (PL 205.30) When people struggle (and also when the police injure people). Class A misdemeanor.
Trespass (PL 140.05, 140.10, 140.15) Entering a building or dwelling without permission. Violation/class A.B misdemeanor.
Assault in the Third Degree (PL 120.00) Intentionally, recklessly, or negligently causing injury to another. Class A misdemeanor.

5. Assault in the Second Degree (PL 120.05) Either causing serious injury, causing injury using a weapon, or causing any injury to a cop, firefighter, nurse, or paramedic. Class D felony.
Burglary in the Third Degree (PL 140.20) Entering a building with intent to commit a crime. Can include people suspected of looting/anyone entering or even outside a store with smashed windows. Class D felony.

6. Legal hotline numbers (Phone Numbers) Contact a lawyer before your court date. Be honest with your lawyer: anything you say is protected by attorney-client confidentiality.