Felonies & Misdemeanors in New York
Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney in Rockland County
With more than a decade of legal experience behind me, I understand that
it can be a confusing and difficult experience to be charged with a crime.
Most people never imagine that they could be arrested, making it even
more shocking for them when they are facing criminal charges.
For this reason, my firm provides personalized legal counsel that is directed
towards helping each individual client. When you work with the Law Office
of David D. Narain, you can rest assured that you are receiving dedicated
and aggressively legal support from a Rockland County criminal defense lawyer.
Felonies vs. Misdemeanors
Criminal offenses can be broken down into two main categories: felonies
and misdemeanors.
Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses that can be committed,
including crimes like:
- Murder
- Burglary
- Drug trafficking
- Rape
- Kidnapping
They are punishable by a year or more of prison time and can include up
to five years of probation and post release supervision. Depending on
the type of crime, a person convicted of a felony may owe a substantial
amount of fines and fees as well.
Misdemeanors may include the following types of crimes:
- Drug possession
- DWI
- Petty theft
- Assault
- Indecent Exposure
In some cases, a crime could be a felony if more severe circumstances were
involved, such as a third DWI or a weapon involved in the assault. While
they are still considered serious offenses, misdemeanors result in much
less jail or prison time. If convicted of a misdemeanor, you could face
up to one year in county jail, probation time, fines and other penalties.
Retain Serious, Dedicated Representation
Regardless of what type of offense you are facing, it is important that
you take your charges seriously. More importantly, you should never try
to handle your criminal case on your own.
To speak with a dedicated Rockland County criminal defense attorney about
your case, please
contact my firm today and schedule your
free consultation.