What should i expect to happen when i go to court? At Park After Hours.

The DOB being wrong is really a non issue. Here is your step by step process. You should get there early I mean very early. The summons says to be there by 9:30 Im suggesting that you be there by 8:30. The line to get into the building is very very long. Once you are inside you will go up a flight of stairs to the main floor. You will be directed to a large room on the left. There too you will encounter a long line (unless you get there early). You will come up to a window and give them a copy of your summons. They will then tell you which courtroom to go to. It will be down the hall. When you get to the courtroom the court officer will ask you for your name/paperwork. Cases usually get called on a first come first served basis (with an exception of private attorneys and officers who appeared for trial being given preference). When your case gets called things will move pretty quickly. There will be an attorney standing at the podium to represent you. S/he will ask you if you want to plead guilty to the charge and pay the reduced fine or f you want to come back for a trial date. Don’t feel intimidated or pressured and feel free to ask the attorney to request the ACD. You should recognize that 366 Broadway is a money making operation for NYC and ACD aren’t generally given (especially on a non criminal charge) because the city wants your money. If the judge gives it great, if not the decision will be yours if you want to plead for the reduced fine or if you want to fight it. If you want to fight it you would have to come back on another date. If you take the plea you will have to pay the fine. Keep in mind that being in the park after dark/closing is a non criminal charge and you will not have a criminal record if you plead to it or are found guilty. Note: because you didn’t say what the charge is I should caution you that if you are charged with Trespass that is a criminal charge and if you plead to it or are found guilty of it, it will cause you to have a permanent criminal record that will follow you for life (NY does not expunge criminal records). Make certain that your attorney tells you what you are being charged with (administrative code or penal code). Good Luck!