Suffolk County Criminal Law Attorney
Say you are arrested for drug possession—what do you do? Or you are accused of sexual assault and have to face a judge and jury—what is your next step? If you are arrested for a criminal offense in Suffolk County or elsewhere in Long Island, not having a criminal defense attorney may not only affect you now, but may stay with you for many years to come. Criminal charges may not only bring jail time, but they also can result in fines and loss of present and future employment and may even affect how you will be able to live. Do not leave your future in doubt—get the representation from a Suffolk County criminal defense law firm you can trust, such as that of Kenneth S. Feraru.
Benefits of a criminal law defense lawyer
The New York state justice system does not require you to have an attorney to represent you in court. However, you have a constitutional right to an attorney, and not having one can greatly diminish your chances of getting your charges dropped or reduced. Here are some situations where having the right lawyer can make all the difference
Drug possession
You are picked up for possession of cocaine with intent to sell and distribute. This charge is not the same as simple possession. While the charges may sound similar, they can carry different levels of punishment. Possession with the intent to sell and distribute is looked on more severely in New York State then simple possession and carries much harsher penalties. A good Long Island criminal lawyer can argue that you did not have intent to sell, and can attempt to have your charges reduced to possession, thereby reducing possible jail time.
Sexual assault
Your 18-year-old son has had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. He is a legal adult, and she is a minor. He can now be tried for statutory rape. If convicted, he will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, limiting where he can live, hurting his chances of getting jobs, and being known on the Internet as a sexual deviant. A good Suffolk County criminal defense attorney can argue that his relationship, while illegal, does not constitute such a harsh crime. The attorney may be able to get the sentence reduced to community service.
Theft/robbery
You are going through a family squabble, and in a fit of anger you take the family car and other possessions and move out. Your spouse then calls the police, stating you stole their items. You now face criminal charges, arranging for bail, and convincing a judge you are not a criminal. The right law firm can speak with a prosecutor to explain the correct circumstances and get the charges dropped.
Get the criminal law personalized help you need in Suffolk County
Not having the right Suffolk County lawyer in criminal cases can be disastrous and haunt you for years to come. Contact the law office of Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq. today at (516) 535-3333 or fill out our online contact form.
