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Rochester Misdemeanor Attorneys

Charged with a Misdemeanor? Put Years Of Local Legal Experience On Your Side.

When our clients have been accused of a misdemeanor in Rochester or Western New York, we take those charges seriously. Being convicted of a misdemeanor can have life-altering consequences. People convicted of misdemeanors often find it hard to get a job or find housing if their potential employer or landlord runs a background check and finds they have a criminal record. Our skilled Rochester criminal defense attorney can help defend your rights and your freedom.

Penalties for Misdemeanors in New York

If you commit a misdemeanor in the Rochester area, it is punishable by no more than 1 year in county jail. However, the punishment will depend on the circumstances of your arrest and your prior criminal record. Offenders who have never had a criminal conviction before may be able to get off with probation, community service, fines, driver’s license suspension, or enrollment in a treatment or counseling program.

Class A misdemeanors are usually the most severe type, just below felony level. Being convicted of a Class A misdemeanor can result in up to 1 year in jail. Class B misdemeanors are less serious crimes and are punishable by up to 6 months in prison.

Some misdemeanor charges we can handle include the following:

King Law represent clients facing misdemeanor charges related to all of the crimes listed above. If you are facing misdemeanor charges in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, or Western New York, contact King Law to speak with an attorney and receive a free consultation.

Real Results: King Law Fights Misdemeanor Charges for Rochester and Western New York Clients

At King Law, our defense attorneys fight charges against our clients. As former prosecutors, we know how to defend the legal rights of our clients. We get real results for real people. Here are some of the results we have achieved for clients charged with misdemeanor offenses.

King Law Case Result: Misdemeanor Charges Dropped Against College Student

Many times, the job of a criminal defense lawyer is to negotiate the best possible outcome for our client. For example, our firm recently obtained a full dismissal of misdemeanor charges for a college student. We were able to discuss with the prosecutor who our client was, what his goals were, and the unfortunate collateral consequences the client faced after being expelled from the college.

Rather than having a criminal conviction on his record, our client completed community service and preserved his clean criminal record with a dismissal of charges. Negotiating is important because it levels the playing field. Negotiating allows you to resolve a case by achieving the goals of what our client wants, rather than risking the consequences of a trial. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes trials are necessary to seek the truth and to ensure justice.

King Law Case Result: Charges of Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment in the Second Degree Dropped

Our client was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment in the Second Degree. Based on our investigation and discussions with our client , we decided to litigate the case and received a trial date from the Court. During our continued investigation, we learned from the complaining witness that she had attempted to clarify multiple facts that were in dispute in the case with law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office. Despite that, we had not been provided that information, which is referred to as “Brady materials.” On the day of the scheduled trial, the District Attorney’s Office did not produce their expected witnesses. All charges against our client were dismissed.

Talk To Us About Your Case Today!

The best way to avoid a criminal conviction is to talk to a skilled Rochester criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The faster we learn about your case and its details, the sooner we can mount a defense on your behalf. Our team has handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases, and criminal charges have been dismissed in about 87% of them. Let us see what we can do for you.