Charged With a Crime?
Albany, New York, Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal convictions - even for misdemeanors - can have serious, long-lasting consequences. Apart from the immediate penalties, like fines and jail time, you'll also face the prospect of having a crime on your permanent record.
Drunk Driving ● Larceny ● Assault
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Call 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 or Contact Us Online.
Ten years ago, Kevin Colwell began his legal career as a public defender for Columbia County, handling an intensive caseload defending against criminal charges of all sorts. Later, he became a public prosecutor in family court for Columbia County's Department of Social Services. To this day, He still serves part-time as a prosecutor in Hudson City Court. Mary Colwell has served with the Albany County Public Defender's Office albany county District attorney's office in addition to several years in Private Practice.
Our experiences on both sides of the aisle have given us deep insight into the mentality of prosecutors and judges when handling misdemeanor defense. We know what motivates the prosecutor, and we know how to present a strong case to protect your rights and freedoms. Call us to discuss defense for misdemeanors like:
- Drunk driving charges (including aggravated DWI and felony charges)
- Reckless driving and other traffic violations
- Domestic abuse or violations of an order for protection
- Possession/sale of a Controlled Substance
- Aggravated harassment and assault
- Disorderly conduct
- Petit larceny
Should I Go to Trial or Accept a Plea Bargain?
While most cases are settled before trial, only a lawyer can help you address that question. The answer depends wholly on your particular charges and circumstances. For some of our clients, it's not worth it to take a case to trial when a plea bargain offers a less expensive route to lower charges.
For other clients, it's imperative to fight the charges every step of the way. When a plea bargain isn't enough, you can depend on the extensive trial experience we've gained as public defenders.
But we know what your charges are really worth to the prosecution. That means we can strike effective plea bargains. And if there are any procedural errors involved in your arrest, we will fight to get your charges dropped or seriously reduced.
But we can't start building a strategy for your misdemeanor defense until you call us. To schedule your free initial consultation and to find out how we can help, call 866-974-9186 or 518-462-4242 or just send us an e-mail.
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