Criminal Defense

There are few things in life more serious than being arrested and becoming a defendant in a criminal case. Not only is there the obvious risk of jail time, but also the possibility of an intrusive sentence of probation.

Just as important is the impact of a criminal conviction upon a person’s future. Conviction of a crime can make employment in certain jobs difficult or impossible. It can prevent one from being hired for a civil service position. It may make obtaining a license as a tradesman or other government licenses impossible.

It is a sad fact that innocent people are arrested every day in this country. It is just as true that people ore often charged with crimes much more serious than called for.

If you are accused of a crime in New York, you will quickly see that the statements in the media that “ crime goes unpunished” is simply nonsense. This is why you need an effective, experienced lawyer to bring your case to a successful conclusion.

If you are a defendant in a criminal case in New York, you will probably find that you are offered a public defender or other free lawyer to represent you. You may also find that you will be strongly urged to plead guilty, which may not be the right thing to do in your particular case. Also, you cannot choose the person who will be your free lawyer;you must accept the lawyer assigned to you.

Only by hiring an attorney can you decide who will represent you

For over 38 years I have been ligating all types of criminal cases, from misdemeanors such as shoplifting or drug offenses, all the way up to felonies including homicide. I was never a prosecutor. I have always worked to help and defend the freedom of people like you and I, not put them in jail. My track record speaks for itself. There was a time that I tried and secured acquittals on for homicide cases in a row.