Unaware Warrant After Arrest

Summary

The user was arrested for disorderly conduct and paid the ticket. However, they were later informed of a warrant for an additional charge from the same incident. The user was not aware of this charge and had left the state. They were advised that in New York, its possible to face multiple charges from a single incident and one can be charged and arrested without prior notification. The relevant statute is New York Penal Law Section 220.03, which makes it a crime to possess a controlled substance.

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I was arrested in */*/22and was given a ticket, then released. I paid the ticket. However, I'm now being told I have a warrant for another charge that I didn't know about stemming from the same incident. Is this legal?
Can you provide more details about the incident and the initial charge for which you received and paid the ticket?

In New York, it's possible to face multiple charges from a single incident.
I was arrested for disorderly conduct after sleeping in a public park. At the time, I had a prescription pill in my pocket however, I was not charged for that I left the state the next week and have not once been notified about this charge or received a notice to appear
What was the prescription pill for and do you have a valid prescription for it? In New York, possession of prescription drugs without a valid prescription can lead to criminal charges.
It was xanex and no however, my question is, can I be charged and arrested without ever being notified
Yes, in New York, you can be charged and arrested without prior notification.

- Rule: Failure to appear in court can lead to a warrant being issued for your arrest.

- Court: New York City Criminal Court, * Centre St, New York, NY *, (*) *-*.
What is the correct statute that states I can be charged after the fact
The relevant statute is New York Penal Law Section *.*, which makes it a crime to possess a controlled substance.

- Rule: You can be charged later for crimes discovered after initial arrest.
- Court: New York City Criminal Court, * Centre St, New York, NY *, (*) *-*.
Under what statute
The statute is New York Penal Law Section *.* - Seventh Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.