Criminal Defense

Violation and Misdemeanor Cases

 

In Rockland County and other counties north of New York City, violation and misdemeanor cases are handled before the various Justice Court and City Court Judges. Violations are punishable by fines and up to 15 days in jail. Misdemeanors are punishable by fines, probationary sentences, and up to 1 year in jail. Certain misdemeanors can also result in the suspension or revocation of your driver's license or driving privileges.

 

A violation or misdemeanor conviction can have severe impacts on your freedom, finances, and employment. If you find yourself facing charges in a Justice Court or City Court, you need an attorney who not only knows the law, but also the ins and outs of these so called "Local Courts."

 

Patrick Fischer has handled thousands of violations and misdemeanors in the local courts of New York State. He will work tirelessly to:

• identify weaknesses in the Prosecution's case;

• protect your constitutional rights by seeking the suppression of evidence;

• negotiate a positive outcome;

• and formulate winning defenses for you.

 

Felony Cases

 

Most felony cases begin when a person is arraigned in a local Justice Court or City Court. However, if a Grand Jury votes to indict a felony case then the matter gets transferred to the County Court.

 

There are many different levels of felonies in New York ranging from "Class E felonies" (least serious) to "Class A felonies" (most serious). Certain felonies are classified as "violent" felonies and thus have mandatory minimum prison sentences. If a person has a prior felony conviction then this may result in a higher mandatory minimum prison sentence. And if a person has a prior violent felony conviction then this may result in an even higher mandatory minimum prison sentence.

 

Clearly, persons charged with felony cases face a wide variety of complex and consequential legal issues that can have a drastic effect on their lives. These issues include:

• deciding whether to testify before the Grand Jury;

• deciding whether to accept a plea bargain;

• developing arguments for the suppression of evidence;

• conducting a thorough investigation into all evidence and witnesses;

• and extensive trial preparation.

 

If you find yourself facing felony charges, you need a fierce advocate who has tremendous Grand Jury and trial experience. In his time as a prosecutor Patrick Fischer has:

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• personally presented over 200 cases to the Grand Jury;

• prosecuted hundreds of felony indictments;

• and tried over 30 felony trials in County Court.

 

Patrick Fischer has the experience and knowledge to guide you through the entire felony process while tenaciously protecting your rights, and putting you in the best position possible for a positive outcome.