As a premier criminal defense firm in NYC, the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC is dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of quality representation, no matter what they face. The personal attention the firm gives to each case helps ensure clients have a defense solution tailored to their unique needs with the goal of protecting their legal rights and representing their best interests. Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC’ NYC criminal attorneys strongly believe that its clients come first and its priority is to always work to achieve the best possible result in their case.

Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC tenaciously fights for these outcomes and leave no stone unturned when helping clients through trial. If you have been accused of a federal crime in the state of New York, it is essential to speak with a New York criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Federal crimes are likely to carry more serious consequences than state violations. Only experienced counsel, such as the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC can negotiate legal maneuvers in a United States Federal Court.

Federal cases begin with either a complaint or indictment being filed by a United States prosecuting attorney. If a complaint has been filed, it will contain the legal reasoning behind the suggested charge. In most cases, U.S. federal agencies such as Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will respond to a complaint by making an arrest and filing an indictment. The prosecution will need to present the legal rationale and reasoning behind a suggested charge to a grand jury. It will be up to this cohort to decide whether or not to approve the government’s attempt to secure a criminal conviction.

If a complaint has been filed and a defendant has been arrested, the next phase of a federal court case will involve an initial appearance by the defendant in front of a judge. During this hearing, the judge will review the complaint, the defendant will be issued their legal rights and proceedings will be undertaken to determine whether or not the defendant will be eligible to receive a bail bond which would allow them to be conditionally released from federal authorities while the case proceeds to trial.

There are many other types of assault charges that require the aggressive assistance of a New York criminal defense attorney to successfully defend.

Prosecutors decide what type of charges to pursue based on the extent of physical or emotional harm done to the victim, the motivation for the crime, and whether a weapon was utilized. It is not uncommon for assault charges to come with additional charges such as menacing or harassment. These lesser charges are added on to increase the likelihood of a conviction if the prosecution is unable to prove an assault charge.

Contact the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC at 718-306-9968 to schedule an initial consultation with a New York criminal defense attorney!

An assault charge on your record can have negative impacts on your personal and professional life. If you have been accused of some form of assault, a defense attorney at the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler can represent you in court. With the help of your attorney, you may be able to reach an agreement that reduces any jail time or fines or possibly have your charges dismissed entirely.

Types of Assault

New York law covers various types of assaults. Each assault category has its own specific penalties and ranges in classifications from misdemeanors to felonies. Some of the most common types of assaults include:

Vehicular Assault – A vehicular assault may fall under the category of a Class E or Class D felony in New York state. A common example of vehicular assault is when a driver has a blood alcohol level above the legal limit and causes bodily harm to another person while operating a vehicle. If the vehicular assault results in a fatality, the driver could be charged with vehicular manslaughter. Depending on the specific circumstances, a vehicular manslaughter conviction may result in a jail sentence of up to 25 years and $5,000 in fines, according to DrivingLaws.com.

Gang Assault – When someone teams up with one or more individuals to commit an assault on another person, this is considered a gang assault in New York. The National Gang Center states that a first-degree gang assault is considered a class B felony while a second-degree gang assault is classified as a class C felony. A person charged with a class B felony may have to serve a prison term of between five and twenty-five years. A class C felony is a less serious offense and does not require a sentence longer than seven years.

Assault on a Police Officer – Physically harming a police officer is considered a serious offense in New York and could leave you with a class C felony on your record. An aggravated assault of a police officer is considered a class B felony, which may carry a prison sentence of up to 30 years. According to YPDCrime.com, you could face similar charges if you assault a peace officer, paramedic or firefighter.

Assault in the 3rd Degree – This broad category comes with a class A felony charge, which is the highest degree of felony and may include life imprisonment. Justia describes this type of assault as someone who causes harm to another person in a reckless or criminally negligent manner with egregious damages.

Meet the leader behind the success of Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC

Robert Tsigler, Founder skillfully handles administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. Mr. Tsigler has experience on both sides of the courtroom from his time interning at the Kings County District Attorneys Office, where he assisted in the prosecution of hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. He further honed his litigation skills representing clients in over a thousand Removal Hearings in New York and across the United States.

As a nationally recognized attorney, individuals and corporations come to Mr. Tsigler’s firm for representation in all state and federal criminal matters including murder, wire fraud, white collar crimes, drug trafficking, assault, gun possession, sex crimes, grand larceny, domestic violence, DWI and other serious crimes. Mr. Tsigler and his top rated team are also renowned for their work on immigration and deportation matters, with a particular focus on criminal immigration matters.

Mr. Tsigler graduated with honors from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. As a member of the New York Law School Fellowship Program, he fought against the debt collection practices of large banks and credit card companies. Robert prides himself on making sure clients receive the aggressive legal representation they deserve.

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