Never speak to the police or other law enforcement agents until you have met with an experienced attorney first!
New York Trial Lawyers in Rochester & Surrounding Areas
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a crime in New York state, you have many constitutional rights that are there to protect you from illegal and unfair actions. At the law firm of Romeo & Schmitt P.C., our lawyers provide aggressive and experienced criminal defense to clients in Rochester and Upstate New York and protect those constitutional rights in court.
One of the most important constitutional rights given to people arrested and charged with a crime is the right to speak with an attorney. Whether the criminal attorney is a public defender, or from a law firm, the law provides you that important right. Not all criminal defense lawyers are equal, however, and if you are facing serious charges, you need an attorney who can provide the representation you need.
The Constitution also provides rights in court, including:
- Right to cross-examine and confront witnesses
- Right to testify on your own behalf
- Right to not testify
- Right to remain silent
- Right to a fair and speedy trial
- Right to compel witnesses to testify by using the court's ability to subpoena
- Right to a jury trial
- Presumption of innocence
A defendant's rights in court cannot be taken away. Our firm will defend your constitutional rights and make sure loopholes in the law and other measures are not used by law enforcement or by prosecuting attorneys.
Contact our firm today if you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a serious crime. We will protect your rights in court and represent you at trial. Romeo & Schmitt P.C. will investigate your case thoroughly and present your best options for your criminal defense.
