Huntington Station Serious Felonies Lawyer

Serious Felonies

Felonies are the most serious criminal charges a defendant can face. In New York, felonies can send someone to prison for years. Even once released, some defendants face prolonged probation and community service obligations. You can also lose important civil rights. No one facing felony charges should try to represent themselves or rely on an overworked public defender. Get the best attorney in Huntington Station.

Contact Karpf Criminal Law today to schedule a consultation. A felony defense lawyer can go over the facts with a magnifying glass to see which defense strategies will work best.

Serious Felonies in New York

New York lNew York classifies felonies, with the more serious crimes listed in the higher classes. Some of the most common felonies in New York include:

• Kidnapping
• Aggravated assault
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Aggravated manslaughter
• First-degree rape
• First-degree burglary
• Criminal possession of a weapon
• Second-degree arson
• Aggravated criminally negligent homicide

This is only a partial list. New York has hundreds of felonies, with most crimes of violence falling under this classification.

The prosecution needs a grand jury to indict you to file felony charges, and the prosecutor must show reasonable cause that you are guilty. Call our law firm quickly as soon as you learn of the charges. We can begin helping even before arrest.

Penalties for a Felony

Penalties include fines and time behind bars. The exact sentence you face will depend on various factors, such as your criminal history. Someone with multiple felonies will face a stiffer sentence than if this is your first offense.

Prison sentences depend on the class. New York has classified felonies into Class A, as the most serious, and Class E as the least. Nonetheless, many felonies could land a defendant in prison for years. A Class A felony could very easily result in a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

A prison sentence is not the only penalty. You might also get hit with fines, probation, restitution, and community service. Schedule a meeting with our Huntington Station felony attorney to go over the penalties you face.

How We Help Clients

Our objective is to fight your case from the moment you hire us. We can fight to get you bail and attend hearings with you. We will also search for evidence to use that shows you aren’t guilty of the offense. We realize that the best defense is a good offense. We use all our experience to show why you are the wrong person on trial.

At Karpf Criminal Law, we never wait around for the police to find helpful (exculpatory) evidence. Even when they find it, they might not turn it over. We roll up our sleeves and find evidence ourselves. Maybe the police overlooked witnesses, or you had an alibi. We can speak to anyone with useful information for your case.

We always strive for the best result. Sometimes that might be a plea deal for a reduced charge. In others, we might need to ask a judge to dismiss the charges or even present your case to a jury. Our firm doesn’t use “cookie cutter” defense strategies. Instead, we mold the strategy to fit the facts of your case.

What to Do after an Arrest

The choices you make when the police show up will reverberate throughout your case. We recommend doing the following:

• Don’t flee or resist arrest. You will only pick up additional criminal charges, and fleeing the scene only makes you look guilty. Surrender peacefully to the police. You’ll have a chance to fight the charges later.
• Do not answer the police officers’ questions. There is no advantage to talking. Some defendants think they can talk their way out of handcuffs. You can’t. Stay quiet, because anything you say can be used against you in court.
• Ask for a lawyer. The police should cut off all questioning when you clearly say, “I want an attorney.”
• Avoid turning over evidence. The police might want you to unlock your phone for them. You don’t have to do anything unless they have a warrant to seize the device.
• Contact a lawyer as soon as possible. The best defenses take time to prepare. We can review the facts and develop a case strategy. Don’t rely on a tired public defender who is juggling 500 cases at one time. Hire a law firm who makes you a priority.

Call Us Today

Felony charges are the most serious a defendant can face. Still, there is always a chance to beat the charges or at least plead to a more minor offense. Call us at (631)424-6444 to schedule a meeting. We are available to meet to discuss your case in a confidential setting.