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If you're facing criminal charges, you may be asking yourself, "What can a criminal law attorney do for me?" A criminal law attorney serves as your representative and counsel throughout the legal process – navigating the courts, negotiating on your behalf, and generally being your voice in the justice system. MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. in Middletown, New York, has been representing Hudson Valley residents for more than a century. Their multi-practice firm handles criminal, DWI law, commercial litigation, and elder law cases, to name just a few practice areas. Here they discuss three signs that you need a criminal law attorney and how he or she can help your case:

  • You've Been Charged With A Crime: A criminal charge is a serious matter that requires the assistance of a qualified legal professional. There are two types of criminal charges: misdemeanors and felonies. Though misdemeanors are the less serious of the two, you could still be facing stiff consequences. Your criminal law attorney at MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. will help you make sense of the charges and possible penalties you are up against.
  • You're Facing Jail Time: Misdemeanors are punishable by up to a year in prison and/or a fine. Felony convictions come with anything from more than a year of prison time all the way up to the death penalty, depending on the seriousness of the crime. Whenever a prison sentence is a possible outcome, you want a criminal law attorney like MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. working for you. Your lawyer can focus on reducing your potential sentence through establishing your innocence or negotiating plea deals.
  • You Need Help Understanding The Criminal Justice System: The criminal justice system is, at best, difficult to comprehend. A criminal law attorney will work with you to develop a solid defense that presents your side of the case. Your lawyer can advise you on whether a case should go to trial, how you should plead, and what legal options are available to you.

Call MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C., at (845) 343-3000 to meet with a criminal attorney. You can also visit the law firm online to learn more about their services in criminal law and other legal areas.

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