Newburgh, New York, Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer
I am criminal defense attorney Gary R. Somerville, and I defend people against charges of violent crimes. Wherever you may be in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills areas, if you have been charged with a violent crime, I am here to defend you.
I will defend you against all kinds of violent crimes charges, including:
- Arson
- Assault
- Burglary
- Domestic violence
- Gang-related violence
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Reckless endangerment
- Robbery
- Sex crimes
- Weapons possession (guns, knives)
As a former Orange County Assistant District Attorney, I know how to assess a situation from the prosecutor's point of view. I use my knowledge of the court system and the people involved on the prosecution side to determine the best defense.
Prosecutorial haste can work to your advantage.
Nothing makes headlines like violent crime, especially in a small community. The police come under intense pressure to make an arrest to allay the community's fears. Anyone working under that kind of pressure can miss a procedural step. In criminal law, a missed step can lead to the dismissal of charges. As a former prosecutor I am familiar with those procedural steps. Being charged with a violent crime is a serious situation. I can assess the situation and determine the best course of action.
There are at least two sides to every story.
Many violent crime charges arise from situations that pit the word of one person against that of another. This is especially true in cases of assault, rape and sex crimes. If you have been charged with a violent crime, I can help you navigate the legal system, utilizing my experience in the court room as a former prosecutor.
If you are facing charges, might be or have been indicted, are the subject of a criminal investigation, are a witness to a crime, or are the victim of a crime, I will represent you. Contact me, Gary R. Somerville, Attorney at Law. I will pursue every possible means of defending you, from police error, to doubtful witnesses, to faulty expert testimony.
