Binghamton Criminal Lawyer

The proven Binghamton criminal lawyers at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP have experience representing clients involved in criminal claims in the state of New York. Binghamton criminal attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general criminal law, including but not limited to burglary, homicide and forgery cases in Binghamton, New York. Clients will have the confidence of knowing that their case is being handled by an experienced and knowledgeable Binghamton criminal lawyer.

The Binghamton criminal attorneys have experience representing clients in criminal law matters involving:

  • Burglary
  • Capital Offense
  • Criminal Fraud
  • DUI/DWI
  • Extortion
  • Forgery
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Homicide
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Parole and Probation
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Wiretapping

Experienced Binghamton Criminal Attorney

New York criminal law underlines the rules of law established by state and federal governments to set a standard of conduct for people to obey. Any action or failure to act in violation of a law commanding or forbidding it is classified a "crime". A crime is defined as conduct that threatens, harms or endangers the safety of people and is split into four major sub-categories: fatal offenses, personal offenses, property offenses and participatory offenses.

Fatal offenses typically revolve around homicide and manslaughter, while personal offenses deal with instances of assault and battery, rape and sexual abuse. Property offenses in New York include breaking and entering, burglary and theft. Aiding in a criminal act would result in a participatory offense.

In Criminal Defense Law, the suit is initiated by the state or federal government through a prosecutor rather than being initiated by the victim, as it is in civil law. Plaintiffs in a civil law suit only need to show by a preponderance of the evidence that a defendant is 51% or more liable (responsible) for the damages. But, the prosecutor in a criminal defense law case has to prove to the judge or jury "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged.

Trusted Binghamton Criminal Law Firm

The Binghamton criminal lawyers at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP are distinguished by a history of successful criminal law claim recoveries and resolutions. For experienced representation in a dispute over criminal conduct, contact the Binghamton criminal attorneys at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in New York.