New York Order of Adjournment In Contemplation of Dismissal (ACID) is a legal agreement between a defendant and the State of New York that allows a criminal case to be adjourned without a conviction or jail time. This type of agreement is only available for non-violent crimes or misdemeanors, and the defendant must agree to abide by certain conditions set forth by the court. The defendant is typically required to not commit any new crimes, pay any restitution or fees, or perform community service. If the defendant complies with all the conditions set forth in the agreement, the case will be dismissed at the end of the agreement period. There are two main types of New York Order of Adjournment In Contemplation of Dismissal: standard ACID and deferred ACID. With standard ACID, the defendant immediately admits guilt and agrees to comply with the conditions of the agreement. With deferred ACID, the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees to comply with the conditions of the agreement. Both types of ACID provide an opportunity for a defendant to have their case dismissed without a conviction or jail time, but deferred ACID is generally considered to be a better option for those who wish to avoid a criminal record.