Lima, NY Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

First of all, you should not be posting information that specifically implicates you in criminal activity on the internet as no attorney-client privilege exists in this venue. You will likely be facing charges if discovered which can include: fraudulent acquisition and theft. The potential sentences for each are: Fraudulent acquisition of a credit card - Fines of up to $3,000 and jail time of up to 10 years Theft under $500 - Fines of up to $1,000 and jail time of up to 6 months

There's no way to just quote a fee without knowing more details. You're going to have to sit down with a few attorneys to discuss the case and then discuss fees. It may matter if the case is going to go to trial, if there are legal motions to file, etc. When looking for a lawyer, look for somebody who focuses on criminal defense, not just an attorney who happens to do some criminal work. Look for somebody who routinely practices in the court where the case will be heard. Don't go based on price alone. Cheaper isn't always best, since you might get somebody who takes a ton of cases cheaply and cannot focus on any particular case. Also - more expensive doesn't mean better either. They could have a huge overhead to maintain and you're paying for the office, not for their skill. Instead, go with your instinct and who can answer your questions adequately, gives you a sense of their strategy, etc. Good luck.

In New York State, the statute of limitations for a felony, and the scenario posed constitutes a felony, is 5 years. Charges can be pressed anytime before the statute of limitations expires.