NY Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) Calculator.

Select the felony class or offense degree, your prior record, and any aggravating factors shown on the page. The tool applies New York Penal Law §70.00 and offense-specific statutes to estimate the likely minimum and maximum term.

No. Judges have discretion within the statutory range, and plea bargains often resolve below the maximum. This calculator shows the framework under PL §70.00 - your specific facts, prior record, and negotiation strategy determine the final number.

A conviction carries consequences beyond jail time, fines, and treatment. These are called collateral consequences or invisible punishments. They can affect jobs, housing, public benefits, citizenship, education, and student loans - even if you did not know about them when negotiating a plea. In some cases, even an arrest can trigger collateral consequences before any conviction. Misdemeanor and violation convictions carry collateral consequences too - not just felonies. Some minor convictions trigger serious housing and licensing effects. Common examples include: Public housing - Class B or unclassified misdemeanor convictions commonly trigger three years of NYCHA ineligibility after you finish your sentence. A Class B misdemeanor such as possession of graffiti instruments can bar NYCHA housing for that full period. Employment licenses - more than 100 New York jobs require a state license, registration, or certification. Convictions can block or revoke licenses for real estate brokers, stockbrokers, nurses, accountants, security guards, and many other occupations. Student aid - drug misdemeanor convictions automatically suspend federal student aid eligibility. Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, violation dismissals, and youthful offender treatment can avoid a permanent record. If you will lose a license or public housing because of the conviction, ask for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities at sentencing.