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NYC Misdemeanors Lawyers

Serving Clients in New York & Long Island

Far too many people consider misdemeanor crimes to be the equivalent of a traffic ticket. They rarely realize their mistake until it is too late to do much about the unexpected penalties and ongoing problems that arise due to a criminal conviction that might have otherwise been avoided with the experienced advice of a qualified attorney.

The truth is a misdemeanor charge is no trivial matter. It can result in considerable fines and jail time in some of the most egregious cases. As a criminal charge it requires sober and serious attention, and it demands the services of a competent defense attorney. If you are facing such a charge, here are some reasons you should immediately avail yourself of your right to counsel.

Why You Need a Defense Attorney for Misdemeanor Charges

Rarely in any criminal prosecution will law enforcement obtain a conviction independently. Rather in nearly every case, a defendant will either implicate themselves, blunder when confronted with a crucial choice, or surrender and take a plea deal.

A defense attorney’s job is to prevent a defendant from doing any of those things. Answering questions in a police interrogation, for example, cannot benefit a defendant in any way. This is something all defense attorneys know and something all police officers and prosecutors know as well. Defendants, on the other hand, rarely have any idea what is going on during their case, and they certainly can’t be expected to navigate the precise and nuanced rules of hearsay, evidence and deceptive interrogation techniques on their own.

Contact our NYC misdemeanor attorney by calling (888) 646-0025 today!

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