Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Law

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Protect Your Rights in a Criminal Case

If you've been accused of a crime, the law doesn't require you to have an attorney represent you. That said, the relevant laws are complex. When you have a strong defense attorney standing up for your rights, you'll have a knowledgeable ally who understands the charges and your options.

You can depend on William J. Kurtz Law Offices for a strong defense. With over 35 years of experience in criminal cases and trials, we're prepared to minimize your chances of conviction and make sure your rights are protected. We work with all types of criminal charges.

Assault
Drug charges
Domestic violence
Drunk driving
Homicide
White collar crime
Misdemeanors
Felonies

Emergency consultations are available, and our attorney will make visits to the jail or police precinct to evaluate your case. For a FREE case appraisal, please call us.

Committed to Your Legal Defense

At Kurtz Law Office, our first priority is to defend you at trial, not accept the quickest or easiest plea deal. We see plea deals as agreements, not manifestations of the prosecutor's mercy. If you have a valid defense, we're committed to presenting it in court to obtain the best result possible for you.

Understanding Misdemeanors and Felonies

You may have heard about misdemeanors and felonies, but unless you've been charged with a crime, the differences can be confusing.

Misdemeanors — New York law recognizes two classes of misdemeanors.

Class A — The more serious kind of misdemeanor. Punishable by up to one year in jail and / or a fine of up to $1,000.
Class B — The less serious type. Punishable by up to three months in jail and / or a fine of up to $500.

Felonies — New York law recognizes five classes of felonies.

Class A — Punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison and a maximum fine of $100,000.
Class B — Punishable by a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a maximum fine of $30,000.
Class C — Punishable by a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000.
Class D — Punishable by a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
Class E — Punishable by a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

For a FREE Consultation

Call: 315-752-0325

William J. Kurtz Law Offices is available for emergency consultations.

We'll meet you in jail, at the police precinct, at the hospital, or at home.

Telephone consultations are available.