Westchester County Violent Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense in Westchester County for Violent Crimes: Domestic Violence, Assault, Robbery and Murder

Violent crimes against another person are very serious. They often result in extensive terms of imprisonment and a lifetime criminal record. Defendants subjected to prosecution for these types of offenses must have a highly experienced, concerned and aggressive lawyer on their side.

Defending clients in the face of violent criminal charges is challenging. With a tenacious and aggressive attorney, you can work to build a compelling case that challenges the prosecution's evidence and may result in a "not guilty" verdict. Westchester County criminal lawyer Robert Schuster is uniquely qualified to represent defendants in the face of violent crime charges. With experience as a former prosecutor, attorney Schuster understands both sides of the legal process: the defense and the prosecution. He can use this multi-faceted experience to anticipate the District Attorney's next move and provide more effective legal counsel.

About Violent Crimes in Westchester County

Violent crimes are those criminal offenses that are committed against another person, causing injury or involving threats of harm. Some criminal offenses classified as violent crime are assault, menacing, robbery and rape. The penalties for violent crimes in New York vary depending on the specific offense as well as the defendant's past criminal history, if any. Because sentencing guidelines for second felony offenders and persistent felons (which change annually) are particularly stringent in New York, it is vital to have a highly experienced ally such as Westchester County criminal lawyer Robert Schuster on your side.

Attorney Robert Schuster handles all types of violent crime cases throughout Westchester County, including such offenses as: carjacking, assault, domestic violence, murder/manslaughter, robbery, armed robbery, rape, weapons charges, sexual abuse, menacing and more.

Defending You

Crimes of violence are often far more complex matters than they initially appear. There are also a plethora of defenses to these crimes. These defenses, including affirmative defenses which preclude a conviction, can be discovered and promulgated only after thorough interviewing and careful investigation. Attorney Robert Schuster has handled thousands of criminal cases throughout New York State involving violent crimes since 1995. He has the experience not only to recognize these defenses, but to put them forth at the time that is most strategic for your defense goals. Westchester Criminal Defense Attorney Schuster communicates these options to his clients, and implements them as soon as such opportunities present themselves.

Furthermore, when self-preservation is a defense to a crime of violence such as assault, Westchester Criminal Defense Attorney Schuster’s many years of training in advanced martial arts and self-defense proves particularly useful in understanding defenses, in negotiations, and in direct and cross-examination of witnesses.

For a complimentary consultation regarding your arrest or charges, contact Westchester County violent crime lawyer Robert Schuster. Robert Schuster and his associates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

PRACTICE AREAS

Assault and Related Offenses

120.00 Assault in the third degree

120.03 Vehicular assault in the second degree

120.04 Vehicular assault in the first degree

120.05 Assault in the second degree

120.08 Assault on a peace officer, police officer, fireman or emergency medical services professional

120.10 Assault in the first degree

120.13 Menacing in the first degree

120.14 Menacing in the second degree

120.15 Menacing in the third degree

120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree