New York Criminal Defense Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am under investigation for a crime. Do I need a lawyer?
A: If you are already under investigation, it is absolutely crucial that you contact a New York criminal defense attorney immediately. Being “under investigation” is no small matter and often an arrest for the crime will happen as soon as the D.A. considers there is enough evidence to arrest you. At the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro, a defense lawyer will review the details of the case and the situation surrounding the “investigation” and if necessary, immediately begin to prepare your defense.
Q: I was arrested for a crime that I didn’t commit. The prosecutor seems to have evidence against me but I was not involved in the crime. I only knew the individuals involved. I am terrified that I may spend my life in jail. What should I do?
A: A terrible fact of life is that many innocent individuals have gone to prison for crimes they did not commit. Thankfully, DNA evidence has finally freed some of these innocent people, sometimes decades after they were incarcerated. When you have been charged with a crime you did not commit, it is absolutely crucial that you contact the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro to review the evidence against you and begin the preparation of your defense. Your future is definitely at stake when you are charged with a crime in New York.
New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
Q: Do I need an attorney when I go to the arraignment?
A: When you go to your arraignment, this is an important part of the criminal charges against you, as this is when you will make your plea. It is also the hearing in which bail is set. It is crucial that you are represented by a skilled criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Michael S. Discoiarro at this hearing to negotiate for your freedom, either on your own recognizance, which is optimum, or at a bail amount that can be afforded. Otherwise, you may continue to be incarcerated while awaiting trial.
Q: Should I appear before the Grand Jury when charged with a felony crime?
A: You have the legal right to appear in front of the Grand Jury in New York and speak and give evidence. However, this must be discussed with your defense attorney from the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro as in some cases you are better served not to appear. Everything that is said at the Grand Jury hearing can later be used as evidence against you and each case must be carefully reviewed as to what is the best course of action in the defense of your case.
Q: What can the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro assist me with?
A: The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro can assist you with the all aspect of criminal charges including the following types of criminal charges:
Take advantage of the skill, experience and ability of Attorney Michael S. Discioarro when seeking a powerful criminal defense attorney to fight aggressively in your defense.
Contact a New York Criminal Defense Attorney from the Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro when you are seeking top-quality representation in any criminal charge.