Long Island Criminal Attorney

Defense for Misdemeanor & Felony Offenses

If you have been accused of a crime in Long Island, the most important thing you can do is ensure that you have a high quality, aggressive Long Island criminal defense lawyer representing you. Those who work within the criminal justice system recognize how important the quality of your criminal defense lawyer can be to the final outcome of your case. At Jacoby & Jacoby, we provide aggressive defense counsel to individuals facing criminal charges, including misdemeanor or felony DWI charges, drug crimes of all types, as well as representing our clients who are facing charges related to theft crimes and sex crimes. Our legal team is committed to providing you with a high quality defense and in taking immediate action to help you fight to avoid the repercussions of a conviction.

Complex white collar crimes will require assistance from a criminal attorney familiar with financial crimes and who has recognized professional resources to call upon to support your case, such as forensic accountants, computer experts and others. These difficult cases are often charged at the federal level, and the need for an aggressive, professional defense lawyer cannot be underestimated when facing the unlimited resources of the government.

Criminal Defense Lawyer: Areas of Practice

Our firm defends clients that are accused of either felony crimes or misdemeanor crimes of all types, from a minor drug possession charge through to the most serious of violent crimes such as murder or manslaughter. If you are accused of any type of internet crime it is important that your defense attorney takes action to protect you immediately. State and federal investigatory units have increased the personnel that are focused on any type of internet crime, whether a sex crime, financial crime, fraud or other type of criminal violation. At our law firm, when we take on your case, you can be assured that everything possible will be done to help you fight damage to your personal and professional reputation, as well as your freedom. If you are the victim of a miscarriage of justice we help many clients in filing appeals. This is a difficult and complex legal issue that few firms are willing to get involved in; a testament to the quality of our attorneys.

We represent young people who have been charged with juvenile crimes and we are committed to helping them avoid the long-term damage to their future prospects and lives that a conviction can bring. We also can defend those charged with domestic violence, assault, battery, probation violations, and parole violations. Our firm also can take action to defend you against a serious traffic ticket and help you resolve issues around your driver's license in suspended license appeals. While some crimes may be considered smaller than others, they can all come with unwanted, damaging repercussions.

Law enforcement will likely try to back you into a corner and get you to admit fault. Hold off on speaking to them until we are present with you. You have the right to remain silent and this can help you avoid giving any information they will most likely use against you at a later time. Having an attorney present with you can help in many ways, including seeking to ensure that your rights are not overstepped. There are many details that are involved in a criminal case and overlooking them or not handling them in the correct manner can be detrimental. Our team is able to deal with both the minor details, as well as the big picture, walking clients step by step through the legal system. Our main goal is always to have charges completely dropped, but when that is not granted, we will pursue a reduction in charges.

Dedicated Help for the Accused

When you are facing criminal charges, our legal team immediately gets into action to determine the best course of action to defend you. Our firm has over 50 years of combined legal experience, and we know what actions to take in defending against criminal charges. A thorough evaluation of every aspect of your case and the evidence should be conducted without delay. Our early intervention in your case, even prior to formal charges being filed, could be beneficial in getting your charges reduced or dismissed. We urge you to contact our firm as early as possible after your arrest or if you are under investigation for a criminal offense.