When Everything You've Worked for Is at Stake, It's Time to Take Action
Criminal offenses carry criminal penalties imposed by judges, including fines, probation and/or incarceration. In some cases, however, the criminal consequences of a conviction are only the tip of the iceberg.
The collateral consequences of a conviction can have wide-reaching effects, affecting your legal rights and holding you back from precious opportunities. At the Law Offices of Eric M. Sears, we understand the harsh collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, and we are here to help you avoid them.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 646-652-6048 | 866-230-7208 to speak with an experienced New York City collateral consequences lawyer.
The Far-Reaching Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in New York
In handling criminal defense cases, we work with our clients to help them understand all of the potential consequences of a criminal conviction, including collateral and social consequences.
If convicted of a crime in New York, you could lose your:
- Immigration status (deportation)
- Professional license such as a license to practice law, medicine or stock trading
- Right to child custody
- Driver's license
- Voting privileges
- Assets through civil forfeiture (the government seizing your assets)
- Right to own a firearm
- Right to obtain public assistance
Additionally, a permanent mark on your record will show up on background checks when you seek employment, hampering your ability to find a job or keep the one you have.
Attorney Eric M. Sears has more than 25 years of experience as a New York defense lawyer, and will fight to spare you from all of the consequences of a criminal conviction.
Contact a NYC Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a crime in New York and have questions about your criminal record, we are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at 646-652-6048 | 866-230-7208 to speak with an experienced New York City criminal defense lawyer.
