Felony Charges in New York

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If you’re charged with a felony in New York, that is very serious. A felony is a crime that can lead to more than one year in prison and sometimes many years in prison depending on the charge. It can also stay on your record for the rest of your life. That’s why you need an aggressive and diligent criminal defense lawyer to fight for you.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony, you can call right now to speak with criminal defense lawyer Michael J. McConnell for a FREE CONSULTATION.

Felony charges can include things like:

• Robbery
• Assault
• Drug crimes
• Gun charges
• Burglary
• Grand larceny
• Manslaughter and murder

If you are found guilty, you could go to prison, lose your job, and suffer various other hardships. 

It is important to remember that being charged is not the same as being guilty. You are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A good criminal defense lawyer will stand by you, protect your rights, and fight to get the best outcome possible. 

 A skilled criminal defense attorney will:

• Carefully examine all the facts in your case
• Research the applicable law and any possible defenses to the charge
• Contact witnesses and review evidence
• Try to get the charges dropped or reduced
• Negotiate a favorable plea deal with the prosecutor if appropriate 
• Go to trial and defend you if the prosecutor refuses to make a reasonable offer

Every case is different. Maybe the police made a mistake. Maybe someone lied. Or maybe you were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Regardless of what happened, if you’re charged with a felony it is important to have a lawyer who will relentlessly fight for you. 

If you are facing felony charges, don’t wait. Give the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell a call right now to speak with a lawyer about your case.