The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Obedin and Weissman take defending those accused of crimes very seriously.
They understand that being arrested and charged with a crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor, can have a long term impact on your life because it can impact your personal freedom, your financial well being, as well as your standing in your community.
Suffolk County criminal trial lawyers Glenn Obedin and Ira Weissman bring more than 50 years of combined experience to those arrested and/or accused of the following:
Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Impaired (DWI) Defense
Driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated is a serious criminal offense in Suffolk County. Driving while you are drunk or impaired can result in a serious automobile accident that can seriously injure or kill an innocent person.
Although no lawyer can promise the outcome of a criminal trial, the defense lawyers at Obedin and Weissman have many years of experience defending and winning DWI cases.
Defense for Federal Crimes
If you have been charged with a federal crime, it is critical that you hire a defense attorney specializing in federal crimes. Federal crimes typically have harsher penalties than state crimes. These penalties may include steeper fines and longer prison sentences.
Here are some examples of federal crimes:
- Bank Robbery
- Computer Fraud
- Crimes Crossing State Lines
- Money Laundering
- Murder of a Government Official
- Tax Evasion
- Terrorism
Because federal cases are quite different than state cases, it is important that you hire a lawyer who has experience defending federal crimes. A federal criminal defense lawyer will have the knowledge and the experience needed to mount a defense for federal crimes.
Defense for Theft Crimes
Theft crime cases can be quite complex, which is why you need to find experienced lawyers who are experienced and can defend your case aggressively. An experienced theft crime defense attorney may be able to negotiate and reach a deal before your trial ever reaches court.
If you have been arrested for fraud or theft, or if you are being investigated for one of these crimes, it is essential that you contact one of the theft crime defense attorney specialists at Obedin and Weissman today.
Defense for Sex Crime Charges
Sex crime charges are complex and can be difficult to defend if your attorney does not have a lot of experience handling these types of cases. Sex crimes can be considered misdemeanors, felonies and capital offenses. These cases are handled aggressively and have the potential for devastating punishments. Furthermore, if you are convicted, you will be placed on the sex crimes register, which can impact a defendant for the rest of their lives. If you are being investigated for a sex crime or you have been arrested for a sex crime, you need the help of an experienced sex crime attorney.
The trial lawyers at Obedin and Weissman are compassionate, experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to defending people accused of sex crimes. We know how to mount a defense against a sex crime arrest in Suffolk County. Our dedicated team of lawyers will work to defend and protect your rights.
Defense for White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are crimes committed by an individual or organization in order to reap financial gains. These are non-violent crimes; however, new New York and federal laws have been enacted due to the recent scandals in the business and financial world. The state and federal governments have increased the resources for prosecuting these white-collar crimes.
The days of doing easy time or getting a slap on the wrist for a white-collar crime is long gone.
White-collar defendants are often business owners, professionals, executives or employees who are facing criminal charges for the first time in their lives. Because these individuals are in a position to access company funds, the allegations often involve thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Defense for Drug Crimes
The War on Drugs is still extremely active. If you have been charged with a drug crime in Ronkonkoma, you will need aggressive legal reputation form an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Whether you have been charged with possession of marijuana, meth or coke or have been charged with drug trafficking, we are here to help.
Drug charges are often politically motivated. The Suffolk County and Nassau County District Attorney offices as well as New York state legislature have a mission to go after anyone with drugs in their system or in their possession. If you have been charged with a drug crime, it is imperative that you contact Obedin and Weissman quickly.
Call (631) 979-7777 today for your FREE consultation
Defense for Domestic Violence Crimes
Domestic violence is defined as physical abuse or behavior that occurs between two people who are in an intimate relationship. If you have been accused of a domestic violence crime, contact us today. We will work hard and defend you in court.
Oftentimes, the jury and the judge favor the victim, even when the “victim’s” story is untrue or embellished. Those who are charged with a domestic violence crime can face severe penalties that can include court-mandated counseling, jail time and fines. In addition to this, if you have children, you could lose custody of your children or even face divorce.
If you have been arrested or charged with any of the above crimes the dedicated lawyers at Obedin and Weissman can help. Contact us for your FREE, no obligation consultation at (631) 979-7777.
In addition to Ronkonkoma, we also provide legal representation to people living in these locations in the Town of Islip: Bay Port, Blue Point, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, East Islip, Oakdale, Sayville, West Islip