Queens Criminal
Defense Lawyer

Criminal Charges We Defend

The exact charge matters. Two people arrested after similar events can face different allegations, penalties, and defense options. Gina reviews the law listed on your paperwork and what the prosecution would need to prove.

Assault and Related Charges

An argument or fight can lead to an assault charge. Gina examines witness accounts, available video, medical evidence, and the events leading up to the alleged injury. Depending on the facts, the defense may involve mistaken identity, self-defense, conflicting accounts, or a failure to prove an element of the charge.

Learn about assault defense.

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders

Domestic violence cases can involve allegations of assault, harassment, stalking, or violating an order of protection. Gina reviews the specific charge and the evidence supporting it. She also explains how court orders affect contact with a partner, access to a home, and other daily concerns.

Learn about domestic violence defense.

Theft, Shoplifting, and Property Charges

Theft allegations call for a close look at ownership, intent, identification, and the value of the property involved. Gina reviews relevant store footage, receipts, statements, and other available records. She also represents clients facing allegations involving property damage and related offenses.

Drug Charges

A drug case may turn on a police stop or search, where a substance was found, who allegedly possessed it, and the test results. Gina examines these issues and whether the evidence supports the specific possession or sale charge. The defense depends on the facts of the arrest.

Weapons Charges

Weapons allegations require careful review of the item involved, the claimed possession, any relevant licensing information, and how police obtained the evidence. Gina evaluates the charge and the available grounds to challenge it. Tell her about any permits and preserve all related documents for review.

DWI and Criminal Driving Charges

Gina also handles DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving, and leaving-the-scene allegations. The review may involve the traffic stop, officer observations, witness accounts, recordings, and testing. Criminal court proceedings and driver’s license issues may need separate attention.

Learn about New York DWI defense.

Understanding the charge level: Misdemeanors and felonies are crimes under New York law. A violation is a lower-level, noncriminal offense, but it can still carry penalties, including possible jail time. Simple trespass and criminal trespass are different offenses; the precise statute matters.

New York misdemeanor defense · New York felony defense

How Gina Builds Your Defense

The first account in a police report may leave out facts that matter. Gina reviews what the prosecution has, what may be missing, and how the evidence fits the charge.

Review the Stop, Arrest, and Evidence

The review may include police reports, body-camera footage, witness statements, photographs, test records, and the circumstances of any questioning or search. Gina looks for conflicts, gaps, and legal issues that could affect the case.

For example, a drug case may raise questions about a search. An assault case may require video showing what happened before the confrontation. Your defense should address the actual evidence against you.

Challenge Evidence When the Law Supports It

When there are valid grounds, the defense can ask the court to exclude certain evidence or dismiss charges. These requests are called motions. Gina evaluates which arguments fit your case and explains what a successful motion could change.

Compare the Available Paths

Depending on the evidence and the law, the options may include pursuing dismissal, seeking a reduced charge, negotiating a resolution, or going to trial. Gina explains the strengths, risks, and possible consequences of each available choice.

At trial, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. A charge alone does not establish guilt.

Consider What the Outcome Means for You

A case can affect more than a sentence. Tell Gina about your work, professional license, driving needs, family responsibilities, and immigration concerns. Those details matter when evaluating a proposed resolution. If you are not a U.S. citizen, raise that issue before making any plea decision.