Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald

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Criminal Attorney Hudson Valley and New York Metro Region

The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Benjamin Greenwald understand that if you are facing charges there is a lot going on in your life that youll have to worry about. We want to alleviate some of that stress from your life with the knowledge that you have some of the most dedicated criminal defense attorneys in New York working on your side. The responsibility of upholding your rights to the fullest extent of the law are not responsibilities we take lightly. We advocate your rights to a speedy and public trial and prepare for the case the prosecution has against you. We will be acting as your voice before the jury and argue the facts of your case to your best advantage.

Criminal Cases

We handle criminal cases that concern the following charges:

  • Drug Offenses
  • Sex Crimes
  • Weapons Crimes
  • Theft Crimes
  • Homicide and Assault
  • Fraud and Embezzlement
  • Arson Charges
  • Traffic Tickets
  • DUIs

Although the penalty for each of the crimes above varies, our representation of you does not. We will take the time to guide you through the legal process and keep you aware of the details regarding your case. Before your consultation you should be prepared to provide us with relevant information about your case so that we can cover all the bases. You should include such information as:

  • Time and date of arrest
  • Location of arrest
  • Details of your arrest
  • The accusation
  • The other parties involved (if any)
  • What the case against is

Once we have discussed the crime and sorted through the details of your arrest, we will be able to formulate a solid defense in your name. Any questions or concerns that you have may be addressed at this consultation and after.

If you have been arrested but not yet charged consult with our office immediately to see if there is an opportunity to get your charges dismissed. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our office today.

Criminal Defense Increases the Chance of a Favorable Decision

Criminal defense in Newburgh, NY is an extremely detailed ordeal that can be a nightmare if not done by an attorney who is confident and knowledgeable in the genre of the case at hand. New York criminal law can be broken down by the charge received:

  • Drug offenses, including possession of drugs, possession of narcotics, possession with intent to distribute drugs or drug dealing, and drug manufacturing; drugs include crack cocaine, methamphetamine (meth or crystal meth), and marijuana.
  • Sex crimes, including computer and Internet sex crimes, online solicitation of a minor, rape, sexual assault, and sexual battery.
  • Weapons crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and other crimes.
  • Theft crimes, including burglary, larceny, stealing, robbery, and shoplifting.
  • Homicide and assault, including misdemeanor and felony assault, manslaughter, murder, and using a weapon to assault someone.
  • Fraud and embezzlement, including mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, tax fraud, Medicaid / Medicare fraud, computer crimes, mail crimes, banking crimes, and related crimes.
  • Arson charges, including allegations of burning your own property for insurance gain.
  • Traffic tickets, including speeding, driving on a revoked license, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, careless and imprudent driving (C&I), and failing to stop or yield.
  • DUI charges, including DUI and DWI charges.
The maximum penalties for such crimes range from small fines to life in prison. It is important to have an attorney that understands your case and understands the possible repercussions for any mistakes made in representation. Often times attorneys are able to get cases thrown out in court due to a failure to follow proper procedures. A DUI can cause a lifetime change for you. You could lose your license, job, and sometimes family, but if the DUI was obtained illegally all of this could be avoided. Criminal Defense Attorneys will ensure every avenue is thoroughly researched and reviewed for errors, obtaining you positive results.

The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald is a full-service law firm experienced in criminal defense. For the past decade, our founder and lead trial attorney, Benjamin Greenwald, has represented clients throughout the state in matters of criminal law on both the state and federal levels. Whether a misdemeanor, a felony, an appeal, or a parole hearing, the Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald will bring the experience, expertise, and attention to your case that you deserve.

If you have been or believe you will be charged with a crime, please contact our office immediately for your free consultation. The best defense is the one that starts as soon as possible, and your life is too important to wait.

Our law office in Newburgh, New York is here to help for cases in Middletown, Newburgh, Goshen, New Paltz, Walden, Washingtonville, Kingston, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and all areas of Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess County, New York.