New York Criminal Defense
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When your life and freedom are on the line, don't you deserve the proper legal representation? Do you want your attorney to ask for the same thing in your case as in all others or should you get motions specially tailored to your case?
Don't settle for cookie-cutter defense. Demand what you deserve - it's your life, it's your freedom, it's your reputation!
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What will we do for you?
- Your New York criminal attorney will help you through the process from start to finish, always explaining every step of the way. For instance, a person arrested for a New York Driving While Intoxicated (also known as "DWI") needs to undergo mandatory court-ordered alcohol abuse screening. People arrested for other charges may be subjected to a psychiastric evaluation. Some defendants need their criminal attorney's help in obtaining expert witnesses or evidence. We will be there, to assist you with all these and other needs.
- Your criminal defense attorney will obtain information from the prosecution that may be helpful to you. Often this requires motions and hearings, and your lawyer will know exactly what to do to get you what you deserve.
- Criminal cases may be dismissed on both substantive and procedural grounds. The prosecutor may have missed the time he was given to prosecute your case or the police officer may have arrested you upon an illegal search. As your criminal defense lawyers, we will review your case carefully to determine if it could be dismissed due to a procedural violation.
- Our criminal lawyers will work to negotiate plea bargains with prosecutors to reduce or eliminate the punishment you may be facing, including prison sentences, community service, license suspention, and probation. If the prosecutor assigned to your case does not offer us an acceptable plea bargain, your criminal defense attorney will go to the prosecutor's supervisor who may have the power to negotiate a better deal.
- Your New York criminal attorney will work to make sure that your sentence is tailored to your needs. A person who needs to perform community service may be allowed to do so at a time and place of his choosing if it conflicts with his schedule, but that often requires that the lawyer intervenes by speaking to the prosecutor or the judge. Also, some programs that you may be subjected to could be brief or very long, and as your criminal defense lawyers, we will work to negotiate the best possible result for you.
- Our criminal lawyers will give you a truthful evaluation of your case. Sometimes it means delivering bad news to a client, but it's always in the client's interest to know exactly what to expect because it is only with full knowledge of facts that you can make an educated decision.
- Your criminal defense attorney must explain to you all the possible consequences of taking the case to a jury trial or to plea bargain. Many sentences carry civil penalties, such as loss of professional and driving licenses, possible deportation out of the United States, and loss of custody.
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We published the Free Guide To New York Criminal Defense includes information on the New York Criminal Justice, Penal Code, Bail, Court Phones and Location, Rikers Island and other Jails, as well as the Glossary of Legal Terms to help you understand your needs as your case moves along in New York Criminal courts. The guide is for information only and should not be relied upon without the advice of a New York criminal defense lawyer.
Motions & Hearings In New York Criminal Courts
A motion is basically a request for the judge to do something you may want. It may include pre-trial hearings to suppress evidence and statements, to force the prosecutors to show you the proof they may have against the defendant and even to dismiss the case. Many criminal defense motions can be filed together as part of the Omnibus Motion. After you've been arrest or indicted, New York Law allows a criminal defense attorney a limited amount of time to file the omnibus motion and it's very important not to miss the deadline. The following are some of the motions that may be filed in court:
240.43 - Bad prior acts used to impeach the defendant
Cardona - Defendant's admission to a witness
Clayton - Dismissal in the interest of justice
Competency to stand trial
Darden - Establish the informant's existence
Dunaway - Suppress defendant's statements - no right to arrest
Forman - Ex Parte Order of Protection
Franks/Alfininto - Perjury to obtain a search warrant
Frye - Scientific procedure
Goggins - Informant's ID
Hinton - Closure of the Courtroom
Huntley - Admissibility of defendant's statements to the police
Ingle - Stop of the Vehicle
Kastigar - Immunity agreement and admissibility of evidence
Mapp - Physical evidence and consent to search
Outley - Disregard of the promise between plea and sentence
Payton - If the defendant was arrested inside his home without a warrant
Preliminary Hearing - continued detention of the defendant in jail
Rodriguez - Whether the witness and the defendant know each other
Sandoval - Impeachment of the defendant
Singer - Delay from the crime to arrest
Sirois/Hellenbrand/Mastrangelo - Whether a witness can be introduced
SORA - Classification of the sex offender level
Swearability - Whether a minor or a disabled person can understand the oath
Ventimiglia - Uncharged crimes used to impeach the defendant
Wade - Admissibility of the identification of the defendant
To consult a New York criminal defense attorney, call (800) 391-8392.
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White Collar Crimes
Accounting Fraud
Bank Fraud
Bankruptcy Fraud
Bribery
Computer Hacking
Computer Tampering
Counterfeiting
Credit Card Fraud
Currency Violations
Embezzlement
Environmental Crimes
Extortion
Forgery
Fraud
Government Fraud
Health Care Fraud
Import/Export Crimes
Insider Trading
Insurance Fraud
Internet Fraud
Internet Theft
Investment Fraud
Laboratory Fraud
Mail Fraud
Medicaid Fraud
MediCal Fraud
Medicare Fraud
MLM Crimes
Money Laundering
Mortgage Fraud
Organized Fraud
Prescription Fraud
Procurement Fraud
Public Corruption
RICO Charges
Securities Fraud
Tax Fraud
Telecom Fraud
Telemarketing Fraud
Theft
Usury
Wire Fraud
Witness Tampering
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Sex Crimes (more)
Child Abuse
Child Enticement
Child Molestation
Child Pornography
Child Procurement
Date Rape
Endangering the
welfare of a child
Exploitation
Failure to Register
Indecent Exposure
Internet Pornography
Lewd Conduct
Pandering
Prostitution
Rape
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Assault
Sexual Battery
Sodomy
Solicitation
Spousal Rape
Statutory Rape
Theft Crimes
Armed Robbery
Burglary and Trespass
Grand Larceny
Petit Larceny
Robbery
Theft of Service
Drug Crimes
Cultivation
Distribution
Importation
Manufacturing
Possession of controlled substance
Trafficking
Transportation
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Violent Crimes
Arson
Assault
Carjacking
Child Abuse
Depraved Indifference
Hate Crimes
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Mayhem
Menacing
Murder
Sale of guns
Distribution of guns
Terrorism Charges
Terrorist Threats
Unlawful possession
of a weapon
Domestic Violence
Driving Crimes (more)
Confiscated Vehicle
Driving Under Influence
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving While Impaired
Vehicular Manslaughter
Other Crimes
Aiding and Abetting
Arms Trafficking
Burglary
Cemetary desecration
Conspiracy
Escape
Hit and Run
Obstruction of Justice
Perjury
Stalking
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New York Criminal Charges(Click Here For The Full New York Penal Code)
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Storobin & Spodek LLP
14 Wall Street, 20 Floor
New York, N.Y. 10005
Phone: (212) 748-9243
Fax: (212) 748-9382
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Storobin & Spodek LLP
26 Court Street, Suite 913
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201
Phone: (718) 596-3700
Fax: (800) 391-7207
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Storobin & Spodek LLP
104-70 Queens Blvd., #300
Forest Hills, N.Y. 11375
Phone: (800) 391-8392
Fax: (800) 391-7207
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