New York City Violent Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Manhattan

If you have been charged with a violent crime in New York City, you are facing possible jail time, fines, community service, probation and other penalties associated with misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. Depending upon the severity of your alleged crime, you may even be required to spend extensive time in a state prison facility.

In the event that you or a loved one has been charged with any violent crime, including murder, manslaughter, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, carjacking, domestic violence, vehicular homicide, sex crimes, weapons crimes, hate crimes, RICO Act violations, conspiracy, battery or gang assault, you should speak with a New York City criminal defense lawyer immediately. Facing a prosecutor with a homemade defense has proven to be a failed tactic by many innocent individuals, especially because those individuals who are innocent believe that their case does not require legal representation. Too many innocent individuals have been sentenced and convicted because the aggressive prosecutors and juries will take any remark as a sign of guilt, and convict the innocent person.

After being charged with a crime, it is imperative that you act quickly to find the proper legal representation to keep a conviction off of your permanent record. If convicted, many crimes bear penalties involving heavy fines, long prison sentences, and a scarring permanent record. You and your family most likely cannot afford to have a conviction, especially if you are the primary caretaker and provider for your family. Speak with a New York violent crimes defense lawyer at the firm today to see how we can build a strong defense on your behalf.

All of the above crimes can be charged as felonies. If you have a felony on your record, you could find it much more difficult to find a job, find a home and even get financing for a car or other purchase. Many employers are not interested in hiring a convicted felon. That is why it is so important that you ensure that your rights are upheld throughout your criminal case.

Assault Charges in New York City

Physically and intentionally harming another person is against the law in the state of New York and many of us grow up being taught that hurting another is a wrongful act. While some cases of assault deserve to be aggressively prosecuted, other cases in which a misunderstanding or an act of self-defense led to charges may not need the same treatment. The problem with cases such as this is that without an attorney, it will come down to what you say, what the victim says and what any witnesses may have seen. Bystanders may not have seen a threat, hidden weapon on the "victim" or even a physical act of violence by the "victim" that led to your act of self-defense. As such, having a criminal defense attorney close at your side for a case like this will be imperative. Click here if you would like to continue reading more about assault.

The New York City violent crime lawyers at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP have over 60 years combined legal experience to draw on in order to provide you with an exceptional defense. H&H has the capability to independently investigate your charges and alleged crimes to help your criminal defense.

NYC Violent Crimes Lawyer

Many violent crimes can be charged as a class A felony, which can result in life imprisonment without parole. Your life and freedom are extremely important to you and they should be equally important to your defense lawyer. The legal staff at H&H are dedicated to providing you with the type of exceptional defense that you would expect to receive from a large firm. Because H&His a boutique law firm, you can rest assured that your case will receive the personal attention you need to properly defend yourself during this difficult time in your life. The better your attorney knows you and your charges, the better your defense will progress.

Your legal rights are your attorney’s top concern. Your New York violent crimes lawyer will work tirelessly to ensure that your constitutional rights are protected throughout the entirety of your case. You can count on your H&H lawyer to prepare a vigorous defense on your behalf. Could you continue living your life as you are accustomed to if you had to spend a year in jail? Five years? More? You need to make sure that your defense is the best you can possibly get.

Contact a New York violent crimes attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP to discuss your criminal case.