There is nothing more frightening than the time following an arrest. Criminal charges, whether they pertain to a misdemeanor or felony offense, can carry severe penalties.
After you have been charged with a crime, the first and most critical decision you must make is who you choose to defend and vigorously protect your legal rights.
Tom Theophilos is a New York criminal appellate attorney. He handles criminal appeals in all of the New York appellate courts including the Appellate Division and the New York Court of Appeals.