Criminal Defense Attorneys in Albion & Orleans County

If you have been arrested or accused of a crime in Albion or Orleans County, the criminal defense lawyers at King Law can represent your case. We have defended those facing criminal charges in Western New York for more than two decades. We are prepared to fight for your rights, whether you are set to appear in the Town of Albion court or a state or federal court in Rochester. Our attorneys have experience in local courts throughout Orleans County and surrounding areas. We offer free, confidential consultations so our prospective clients can get to know us and understand their legal options.

What Courts Does King Law Represent Albion-Area Clients in?

The defense attorneys at King Law can represent clients in village, town, city, county, state, and federal courts. We have experience working in small and large jurisdictions. If you have been charged with a crime and set to appear in any of the courts below, King Law can defend your case:

• Orleans County Court (8th Judicial District representing Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties).
• Albion Town Court
• Albion Village Court
• Barre Town Court
• Carlton Town Court
• Clarendon Town Court
• Gaines Town Court
• Kendall Town Court
• Medina Village Court
• Murray Town Court
• Orleans County Court
• Ridgeway Town Court
• Shelby Town Court
• Yates Town Court

We can also defend clients who are set to appear in New York State or federal court. Whether you have been accused of a misdemeanor or a felony, we can represent in a court of law.

Why You Need an Albion, NY Criminal Defense Attorney

Having a criminal conviction on your record can impact many areas of your life. These charges can have implications for your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Even one conviction for a small crime will show up in your criminal record. This could matter years down the road when you try to move forward in life, affecting things like employment or housing. The defense attorneys at King Law believe that every person accused of a crime deserves to be treated fairly under the law. As defense attorneys, it is our job to ensure all procedures were followed correctly and that the charges against you are fair.

Here is what our defense attorneys can offer those accused of crimes in Albion and Orleans County:

• Defense against possible criminal penalties in New York
• Thorough investigation and interrogation
• Defense of your constitutional rights
• Plea negotiation
• Criminal trial defense
• Probation negotiation

We recommend that anyone accused of a crime contact a lawyer before they speak with the authorities. You may need a lawyer to advise you on what to say and how to engage with authorities. A knowledgeable and experienced defense attorney can change the trajectory of your prosecution. We work tireless to decrease the charges against our clients or have their charges dismissed. In fact, we have done just that for 80% of our clients who were facing criminal charges.

Criminal Penalties in New York

The penalties you could face will depend on the crime you are charged with. It is not unusual for suspects to face criminal fines, community service, and/or time in jail. The amount of time you could serve depends on the severity of the crime and the decisions made in a plea bargain or trial.

Some people wrongly believe that accepting a plea deal is the way to go, especially if they can avoid jail. Although a plea might be the best in certain circumstances, any guilty plea carries repercussions. For example, convicted felons lose important civil rights, such as the right to vote and own a gun or other firearm. Having these rights reinstated can be time-consuming and costly.

Investigation & Interrogation

King Law performs its own investigation, including witness interviews and subpoenas for cell phone records or surveillance videos. We never rely solely on the state’s version of events. Indeed, we have often uncovered critical evidence that contradicts the prosecution’s narrative. We also represent clients when they speak to the police. It is very easy to say something incriminating, which is later introduced at trial as evidence against you. Our attorneys can advise you on when to answer a question or when to remain silent.

Constitutional Defense

The U.S. Constitution limits the state’s ability to search your home or person or arrest you without probable cause. Our attorneys are adept at raising these issues before the judge, usually in a motion. For example, police might have stopped you for no reason other than racial profiling. A pat-down then leads to the discovery of some drugs and an arrest. Based on these facts, we can ask a judge to suppress the evidence due to an illegal search. At that point, we can ask for a dismissal or more aggressively negotiate a plea deal.

Plea Negotiation

Many prosecutors overestimate the strength of their evidence. If they looked at it with fresh eyes, they might see that their key witness lacks credibility or that there are multiple innocent explanations for certain physical evidence. In a plea negotiation, we can highlight procedural errors. An effective negotiator subtly makes the case that the state’s evidence isn’t strong enough to secure a conviction. We can then pursue reduced charges or even ask that the case be dismissed.

Criminal Trial Defense

Prosecutors have the burden of proving all elements of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. If they cannot meet this measure, then a jury must come back with an acquittal. A judge might even dismiss charges before a jury has to withdraw for deliberations.

The courtroom is where we show our strength. The lawyers at King Law excel at all stages, including jury selection, witness questioning, and cross-examination. We can shine a light on the gaps in the prosecution’s evidence while presenting a simple, easily understandable explanation for why you are innocent.

No case is too complex for Attorney King. Some of our results include:

Speak with Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Clients in Albion & Orleans County

If you have been accused of a crime, the our Rochester-area criminal defense attorneys at King Law will aggressively defend your constitutional rights. Our experienced defense attorneys will investigate every element of your case to ensure that your rights were never infringed upon during the arrest or investigation. King Law has offices conveniently located in Rochester and Geneva. To talk to someone at our firm, call (585) 270-8882 or send us an online message.

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