Criminal Law & DUI / DWI Defense
Albany County, NY criminal law lawyers defend adults and juveniles who have been arrested, accused and/or charged with a crime. Albany County, NY criminal law lawyers handle a wide range of criminal matters including summary offenses, misdemeanors and felonies. Summary offenses are the least serious and include disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, first offense shoplifting charges, harassment, minor traffic violations, parking violations and underage drinking. Misdemeanors typically include less serious crimes whose punishment is generally one year or less. Examples of misdemeanors include possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault and reckless endangerment. Felonies, the most serious criminal offenses include arson, aggravated assault, burglary, forgery, homicide, larceny, motor vehicle theft, rape and robbery. Criminal defense lawyers typically charge an hourly rate for their services. Some criminal defense lawyers will quote a flat fee for a particular matter, such as attending a traffic violation hearing. Most lawyers require an advance payment called a retainer before they will represent you. Some lawyers may allow you to make payments in certain situations. Criminal defense lawyers can also help you restore your drivers license or clear a criminal record by having your record of an arrest or conviction expunged. Click on An Albany County, NY criminal law and DUI / DWI defense lawyer’s button above to learn more about that criminal law and DUI / DWI defense member lawyer or visit the Law Library to learn more about criminal law & DUI / DWI defense. Contact the member lawyer of your choice to present your legal matter and/or schedule an initial consultation. The criminal law and DUI / DWI defense lawyers on this page represent clients throughout Albany County, New York, including Albany, Alcove, Altamont, Beckers Corners, Berne, Bethlehem, Bethlehem , Boght Corners, Clarksville, Coeymans, Coeymans Hollow, Cohoes, Colonie, Colonie Center, Delmar, Dormansville, Dunsbach Ferry, East Berne, Elsmere, Empire State Plaza, Feura Bush, Glenmont, Green Island, Guilderland, Guilderland Center, Knox, Latham, Loudonville, Mannville, Maplewood, McKownville, Medusa, Menands, Newtonville, Pine, Preston Hollow, Ravena, Reidsville, Rensselaerville, Roessleville, Selkirk, Siena, Slingerlands, South Berne, South Bethlehem, Thompsons Lake, Troy, Verdoy, Voorheesville, Watervliet, West Berne, West Latham, Westerlo and Westmere.
Albany County, NY Criminal Law & DUI / DWI Defense Lawyers |
