What the Charge Means
In New York, assault in the third degree (Penal Law § 120.00) is a class A misdemeanor — the most common “simple assault” charge — alleging you caused physical injury to another person. It's handled in NYC Criminal Court and carries the possibility of jail, a fine, and a record, though many first-offense matters resolve well below the maximum. The process runs weeks to months through arraignment and conferences, and that runway is your opportunity.
A Misd.
class A misdemeanor — handled in NYC Criminal Court
ACD
possible path to dismissal & sealing for eligible cases
Same Day
enrollment letter your attorney can use at the next conference
Why Anger Management Fits
A third-degree assault out of a heated moment is, to the court, an impulse-control event. A documented program answers the exact question the case raises.
What Helps the File
Voluntary enrollment before you're ordered — see our proactive guide — plus no contact with the complainant and exact compliance with any order of protection is the file that resolves well. A live remote program gives your attorney a same-day enrollment letter, progress reports, and completion documentation formatted for NYC Criminal Court. If an ACD is on the table, documented steps strengthen that request — see how ACD works.
Before your date
- No contact with the complaining witness — in any direction, through anyone
- Follow every term of any temporary order of protection exactly
- Enroll early — the enrollment date supports “incident, not pattern”
- Give your attorney the documentation to present at the right moment
from $675 · live remote
Court-accepted live remote program. Private and direct — no insurance, no diagnosis on file, no third parties. Same-day enrollment letter, graded and documented, accelerated pacing available. Flat rate set at enrollment by program length.
Text NY ENROLL — Enrollment Letter Often Within Minutes
Live one-on-one remote sessions, private and direct. Same day when possible. English y Español.
💬 Text NY ENROLL to(201) 205-3201
Questions People Ask
Is assault in the third degree a felony in New York?
No — assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor, handled in NYC Criminal Court. The felony assault charges (first and second degree) involve serious injury, weapons, or other aggravating factors and are handled differently.
Can an assault 3 charge in NYC be dismissed?
Many first-offense matters resolve through dismissal, a reduction, or an ACD that ends in dismissal and sealing — eligibility depends on the facts and your history, which only your attorney can assess. Documented voluntary steps are commonly part of that picture.
Should I start anger management before my court date?
Many defense attorneys recommend exactly that — voluntary enrollment before being ordered reads very differently than complying afterward, and a same-day enrollment letter gives your attorney something concrete at the next conference.
Is the program really all remote?
Yes — 100% live remote, one-on-one by secure video, evenings and weekends available. Private and direct: no insurance, no diagnosis on file, flat rate from $675.