Should You Plead Guilty to a Crime?

Should You Plead Guilty to a Crime?

Defense Attorney
If you are facing criminal charges, you might think that a conviction is inevitable, especially if you know you committed the offense. A prosecutor might approach you and pressure you to plead guilty - possibly at your very first hearing. There are several reasons why you should never plead guilty to anything this early in the process and without reviewing your options with a skilled Poughkeepsie criminal defense lawyer. Defending Against Your Charges First, even if you committed a crime, there still might be strong defenses available in your case. For example, if you are facing drug possession charges and the police obtained the drugs through an unlawful search, a defense attorney can work to keep that evidence out of court. If the prosecutor is relying on that evidence, they…
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Is a First-Time DWI a Serious Matter?

Is a First-Time DWI a Serious Matter?

Defense Attorney
When you are arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might not initially think it is a serious matter. After all, you probably know someone who has faced DWI charges, and they might have seemed to emerge from the process relatively unscathed. However, you don’t see what goes on behind the curtain, and you might not realize all the effects that even a first DWI conviction can have on your life. If you plead guilty or are convicted of DWI at trial, you can face the following in New York: Up to one year in jailFines from $500 to $1,000Driver’s license revocation for six months The penalties are harsher if you had a BAC of 0.18 percent or higher. You can also experience other effects on your life, including: Being…
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