Hempstead Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Advocating for the Accused
In Hempstead – or anywhere in Nassau County or on Long Island – if you are charged with a domestic violence crime, schedule a case evaluation at once with a Hempstead domestic violence defense attorney at the Law Firm of Gianni Karmily.
New York’s criminal laws do not differentiate between domestic violence-related crimes and offenses that do not involve domestic violence. For example, there is no specific statutory distinction between a domestic assault and an assault on a stranger.
What Constitutes a Crime of Domestic Violence?
However, both New York’s family courts and criminal courts have “concurrent jurisdiction” over crimes such as assault, sexual abuse, stalking, menacing, and strangulation when the crime victim is a member of the perpetrator’s family or household or when the perpetrator and victim:
- are married or divorced
- are related by blood or marriage
- are parents of the same child
- have been in an intimate relationship even if they are not currently living together
What Penalties May Be Imposed for Domestic Violence Convictions?
Convictions for domestic violence crimes often entail harsh penalties. Assault in the first degree, for example, is a Class B felony punishable upon conviction with up to twenty-five years in prison (with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years) and a fine of up to $5,000.
Lesser domestic violence crimes, as you would expect, are penalized less harshly. Assault in the third degree, for example, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable upon conviction with up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
Apart from the criminal penalties, a conviction for a domestic violence crime can also negatively affect your:
- future employment opportunities
- right to carry or own a firearm
- right to earn and maintain a professional license
- parental rights, and if you are a divorced parent, the court’s child custody orders
- immigration status if you are not a U.S. citizen
What If the Charge Against You Is False?
Almost anyone can be accused of domestic violence, but every report of domestic violence is taken seriously by law enforcement agencies, because any failure to take domestic violence reports seriously can very swiftly lead to family tragedies.
New York’s police agencies and criminal courts have no tolerance for crimes of domestic violence. Nevertheless, judges, divorce lawyers, and criminal defense attorneys in New York know that charges of domestic violence are sometimes exaggerated or entirely fabricated.
In such cases, Hempstead defense attorney Gianni Karmily will work to uncover the truth about what actually happened and to discredit any phony domestic violence allegation.
How Will Attorney Gianni Karmily Handle Your Case?
Gianni Karmily understands that domestic violence charges can create difficult circumstances. He will discuss how the domestic violence laws apply to your own case, address your concerns, and develop a legal strategy to obtain the best possible result on your behalf.
After considering the details of a domestic violence charge, attorney Gianni Karmily will develop a defense that is appropriate, aggressive, and effective. If you are accused of a crime of domestic violence, no matter how strong the evidence presented againt you seems to be, fight the charge.
If the charge against you cannot be dropped, dismissed, or reduced, attorney Gianni Karmily can take your case to trial, explain to a jury what actually happened, and ask the jurors to return a not guilty verdict.
What Else Should You Know About Domestic Violence Cases?
While your domestic violence case is pending, a court may issue an order of protection against you. You could be barred from your home or even from seeing your children.
Also, while your domestic violence case is pending, avoid any confrontation with your accuser. Let your lawyer do the talking with the other side. Avoid posting on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform. Anything you post could be used against you in a court of law.
You cannot overreact to an order of protection, but you can’t ignore it either. Discuss the implications of the protection order with attorney Gianni Karmily, and then adhere to its terms and conditions.
How Much Do Hempstead Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys Cost?
One of the first questions that may cross your mind is, “How much will a Domestic Violence defense lawyer cost?” The answer to this question can vary depending on a number of factors, including the complexity of the case, the severity of the criminal charges, and the attorney’s experience in criminal law.
More complex cases involving serious crimes will require more of your attorney’s time, which means these cases will typically cost more than less serious offenses.
Domestic Violence defense attorneys usually charge flat fees for their legal services. Most attorneys charge a flat fee to handle pre-litigation matters and another flat fee if the case goes to hearings or trial.
Hempstead, NY, is not the place to “Price Shop” for a Domestic Violence defense attorney. If you do that, you risk making a life-altering mistake that will haunt you forever. If a law firm charges less, always ask yourself the reason why they are a “Budget” law firm.
3 Reasons You Should Hire The Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC As Your Hempstead Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
1) Lifelong Criminal Defense Attorney
Unlike most criminal defense attorneys, Gianni Karmily has been on the defense side his entire life from even before becoming a lawyer. While in law school, he was an intern for the public defender’s office at the Legal Aid and Defender Association in Detroit, Michigan. After moving back to Nassau County, Long Island, New York, he has been looking forward every day to being the voice of individuals facing criminal charges, including those accused of domestic violence in Hempstead and throughout Nassau County.
There is a natural advantage to an attorney you hire who has not been on the prosecution side because they have a totally different mindset not susceptible to institutional bias, which makes you subconsciously conditioned to think in a certain way and accept certain things that could put your client in peril.
A lifelong criminal defense lawyer naturally possesses aggressive skepticism, which is an intense, active approach to questioning and challenging information, authority, and the system. That’s the reason they are best suited to effectively do their job, which is to be the voice of that person and aggressively push back to make sure the system doesn’t roll over them.
2) Direct Access
Gianni Karmily is the principal attorney of the Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC. It is very important for our clients to be reassured that their Hempstead domestic violence case doesn’t get shuffled around from one lawyer to another lawyer and from one paralegal to another paralegal. That is the reason they deal directly with Gianni for every aspect of representation, including court dates and any case updates. At the same time, Gianni regularly works with other experienced criminal defense attorneys and experts from different backgrounds to make sure he achieves the best result possible for all his clients.
3) Limit Number of Cases
The Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC is very thorough and doesn’t cut any corners when representing individuals accused of domestic violence in Hempstead. That’s the reason the law firm limits the number of cases it takes each month in order for each case to receive the individualized attention it deserves and for Gianni to dedicate the adequate time required for a sound defense. Your case could affect your freedom, your career, and your future. Make sure you have an attorney with the experience and time to protect all three.
When Should You Contact the Law Firm of Gianni Karmily?
Attorney Gianni Karmily will take the time to uncover the facts in your domestic violence case, question the witnesses, and provide an articulate, effective defense while staunchly protecting your rights and bringing your case to its best possible resolution.
Hempstead attorney Gianni Karmily was named by Super Lawyers from 2019 to 2024 as a “Rising Star in Criminal Law” in the New York Metro area. He graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he was President of the International Law Society.
To schedule a confidential case evaluation with the Law Firm of Gianni Karmily, PLLC, call our Great Neck office at (516) 630-3405 or our Hempstead office at (516) 614-4228.
