Smart Legal Counsel In New York For Homicide And Other Violent Crime Charges
Violent crime cases are difficult because police and prosecutors, under great pressure to make an arrest or obtain a conviction, often cut corners and bend the law. Yet, these cases offer a great opportunity for a dedicated, thoughtful, caring and aggressive lawyer to make a huge difference in the outcome.
A client may be falsely accused by a mistaken eyewitness, an accomplice trying to save himself, a coerced confession or a web of circumstantial but misleading evidence. Alternatively, the client may have committed the act but may have a valid defense such as self-defense, extreme emotional disturbance or some other justification. Police evidence may have been gathered illegally and can be challenged in court. Thorough investigation in such cases is critical to developing the best possible defense.
Our Violent Crimes Defense Practice
When you hire our firm to defend you in the trial court, we will move quickly to interview all witnesses and to find and preserve all evidence that may support your defense. We will vigorously challenge the prosecution's case by moving to dismiss the indictment for insufficient evidence or misconduct in the grand jury, suppress illegally obtained evidence and force disclosure of discovery and "Brady" material. We will represent you as skillfully as possible at hearings and trial, or, if appropriate, obtain for you the best possible negotiated settlement.
Our firm handles the defense of all types of violent crimes, in New York state and federal courts, at trial, on appeal and on collateral attack, including:
- Homicide — murder, manslaughter, negligent or accidental killings, vehicular homicide, attempted murder and conspiracy
- Assault — causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person; driving-related offenses such as vehicular assault and DWI; criminal harassment and trespass
- Weapons offenses — the sale, possession, or use of a firearm or other dangerous instrument
- Narcotics and racketeering — violent crimes allegedly committed in aid of racketeering or drug conspiracy.
Contact Law Offices Of Christian D. Whittaker, P.C.
To discuss retaining our firm, reach us or call our office at 347-418-0775.