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.
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.
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark 2005 decision in United States v. Booker and United States v. Fanfan, the role of defense counsel in sentencing has expanded dramatically.
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.
