Criminal Defense

You should hire a criminal lawyer because it is your right. If you are facing criminal charges in New York, you may not know what rights you have. You are likely feeling stress and anxiety. You may have posted a bond and are wondering if you will get that money back. You may be wondering if you will have to go to jail or prison. You may be curious as to the best and worst possible scenarios you are facing. It is likely that you are not familiar with how the criminal justice system operates and how you will defend yourself from the seemingly infinite resources of law enforcement and the State Attorney.

A knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can help. Mr. Heffernan will utilize the rules of evidence and the rules of criminal procedure to defend you. He will answer your questions and keep you informed throughout the case. He will review the prosecution’s evidence, cross-examine their witnesses and file the proper motions to prevent a violation of your constitutional rights and due process. The goal being to provide you with the best defense possible given your specific situation.

Criminal cases are serious because they may result in jail or prison time, fines, probation, no contact orders and they can have long lasting consequences, such as losing one’s right to own or possess firearms, vote in elections, live in certain areas, etc. There is simply too much at stake in a criminal case to leave your defense to chance. Mr. Heffernan has handled thousands of criminal cases.