New York Criminal Defense Attorneys


Criminal defense law can be complex and confusing to a layman. Without the basic knowledge of your legal rights you may end up harming your interests. It is best to contact a highly experienced New York criminal defense lawyer of Manchanda Law Offices PLLC, as soon as possible to know your legal rights. As a reputable criminal defense law firm, we not only comprehend the criminal defense law in correlation with the crime you've been charged with but also believe in informing you about your rights and helping you make informed decisions.

When you are stopped for questioning in New York City, it is not an arrest and you are not legally bound to answer any questions. You can be detained but not moved to another location such as police station. 

Under the criminal law of New York, only that search is legal which is conducted along with a search warrant issued by a judge. To procure a warrant, the police must prove a "probable cause". If you are legally arrested then search warrant may not required for your personal or vehicle search, if you are driving. No warrant is required if you give personal consent to the search of your person or residence.

If law enforcement agency has a probable cause, only then arrest can be made that too with a warrant issued by judge. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney when arrested. You can contact criminal defense attorney and speak with your lawyer before answering any questions. In fact, you should abstain from making any statement before consulting an experienced criminal defense lawyer. It is best to talk to get in touch with Manchanda Law Offices PLLC, prior to discussing anything with law enforcement agencies. 

Once the arrest has been made, you are taken to a law enforcement facility and formally "booked". You are fingerprinted, photographed, and your personal items taken from you, logged and set aside. You are usually sent to a holding cell initially and later shifted to a jail.

As your defense attorney we will review the evidence and interview the witness to the event to find any conflicting and strong defence evidence. It is a crucial part of an effective defence strategy. Along with that the actual law enforcement procedure followed in your arrest will be evaluated for any errors. In case any deviation was made in the standard arrest procedure, it may lead to important court challenges and even dismissal of the case.

Power legal representation at the time of arrest or immediately afterwards can make a great difference in the outcome of the case. The presence of compassionate and experienced attorney at your side can help you keep your composure throughout the overwhelming, confusing and frightening legal battle and protect your rights at every step of the way.