Have you been accused of a crime? Are you the subject of a criminal investigation?
The experienced criminal defense lawyers at Obedin and Weissman want you to know that they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with the very best criminal defense representation in Suffolk County, Long Island.
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 deprive you of your personal freedom, negatively impact your financial well being, as well as ruin your reputation. That’s why they take the defense of the accused very seriously.
Trial lawyers Glenn Obedin and Ira Weissman bring more than 50 years of combined experience to those arrested and/or accused of the following:
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DWI Defense
DWI, which stands for driving while impaired or driving while intoxicated, is a very serious offense within the criminal justice system since an impaired or drunk driver may cause traffic accidents that can result in the death or injury of innocent individuals.
Although no attorney is able to guarantee a specific outcome on a criminal charge, individuals who are represented by Suffolk Country DWI defense attorneys at Obedin and Weissman receive professional support and have the best chance of their consequences being minimal.
Federal Crimes Defense
It is critical to hire a federal defense lawyer if you have a federal criminal charge. Frequently federal crimes carry much harsher punishments compared to a state level committed crimes, such as steep fines and prison terms.
Some federal crime examples include crimes crossing state lines, murdering a government official, terrorism, computer fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, or tax evasion.
It is very important that a defendant hire a federal defense attorney who is a specialist in federal cases since usually, they are very different compared to cases moving at the state level through the court system.
Theft Crimes Defense
This area of law is very complex so you need to have very experienced attorneys who can aggressively present your case. In certain circumstances, a theft crimes defense lawyer can negotiate a resolution for your case before it goes to court.
If you have been arrested for any crime that involves fraud or theft, or if you are being investigated before being arrested then call the theft crimes defense attorneys at Obedin and Weissman in Suffolk County today.
Sex Crimes Charge Defense
Sex crimes is an area that is more fraught with complexity and danger than any other area of law. Sex crimes can be capital offenses, felonies or misdemeanors. These cases are prosecuted very aggressively and there are enormous potential punishments for those crimes.
In addition, the sex crimes registry has a lifelong impact on every defendant who ends up with a sex crime conviction on their record.
The lawyers at Obedin and Weissman are very compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable about the way we handle the cases and the individuals who have been accused of committing a sex crime. We will work closely with you to protect your rights and defend you.
White Collar Crimes Defense
These crimes refer to those that are committed by an individual or organization in order to seek financial gain. The crimes are not violent in nature. However, due to some of the recent scandals that have rocked the business and financial world, lawmakers nationwide and in New York state have been dedicating increased resource in order to prosecute white-collar crimes.
What that means is that the days where you might just have to do “easy time” or get a “slap on the wrist” for a white-collar crime is no more.
Frequently defendants of white-collar crimes are employees, professionals, business owners, or executives and this is the first time that they have been faced with the criminal justice system. They are usually in the position to be able to access company funds. They could be faced with allegations involved thousands of dollars or hundreds of thousands of dollars at times.
Drug Crimes Charge Defense
You will need to have aggressive and good legal representation from an experienced criminal defense lawyer if you are facing a drug crime charge.
If you have been charged with possession or trafficking cocaine, meth or marijuana, then we can assist you.
These days these crimes are extremely politically motivated. In Albany, the New York State legislature, in addition to the Suffolk County District and Nassau Attorney’s offices, are going after anybody with drugs in their possession or in their system. So if you are faced with a drug crime charge, call the drug defense attorneys at Obedin and Weissman as soon as you can at (631) 979-7777 for your FREE consultation.
Domestic Violence Charge Defense
This is physical behavior and abuse between one or both individuals who are involved in an intimate relationship. Being accused of domestic violence is very serious, so anyone who is accused of it needs to hire a lawyer to be defended in court.
In many of these cases, the jury and judge will be sympathetic towards the victim, even when their story is untrue or embellished. People who are charged with the crime may receive severe penalties and punishments that can include court-mandated counseling, jail time, and fines. Other impacts of the charge may include divorce and losing custody of children.
Our advice is that you should hire attorneys who have extensive experience handling cases involving the crimes mentioned above. We are here to help you. for your FREE no obligation consultation give us a call at (631) 979-7777.