FAQ

Different offenses have varying levels of penalties, and some have mandatory jail or prison sentences. You may be taken into custody after your arrest, and will remain in jail until released on bail or until your charges are dismissed. If you are tried and found guilty, you could be placed on probation and avoid jail or prison. That question could best be answered once all of your case facts are considered by one of our lawyers.

In some crimes, there are mandatory prison sentences that must be imposed in a conviction. Other crimes may have options, such as the ability to negotiate a lesser crime and sentence, or a deal that could be arranged with the prosecutor. In many criminal charges, the accused is taken into custody until a bail hearing takes place. It is extremely important that you have a highly skilled attorney working with you throughout the process, including the bail hearing, as the amount in bail you may have to pay to be released can vary widely.

The key is to retain an experienced Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer to evaluate your situation with regard to potential penalties, alternatives to incarceration, and the possibility of achieving an acquittal or a case dismissal. Every case is different in the amount and the quality of existing evidence, and what other evidence could be sought to support the case for the defense.

Penalties vary widely, based upon the type of offense. A traffic violation may only results in a fines and points on your license, and a violent felony offense could lead to thousands of dollars in fines and time in state prison, restitution, treatment, and other heavy punishments. It is advised that you contact our firm for specifics and so that our attorney can review the facts in your case.

You have the right to remain silent. Police officers and other criminal investigators are trained in interrogation techniques, and it is imperative that you exercise your Constitutional right to remain silent, and it may be prudent to get an attorney immediately. As law enforcement can use deceptive tactics in order to obtain statements, the situation is very dangerous. Cooperating may seem like a good idea, but many people have damaged their own defense cases by making statements while under pressure, or confused. You have the right to retain a lawyer of your choice or, if you cannot afford your own attorney, the court can appoint a lawyer to represent you.

Very early on after the establishment of the firm, Friedman Nemecek & Long, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law gained recognition as one of the most hardworking and effective criminal trial firms in Cleveland, and beyond. We are now called upon to represent individuals throughout Ohio and across the USA. We have been retained to represent defendants internationally as far away as Europe and Asia. Clients come to us because we have been retained to represent individuals internationally as well. We are unfettered by conventional thinking, and we have uncommon insight into defense case preparation and presentation. Our lawyers often use unique or unorthodox strategies to create an impact on the jury that could lead to a positive outcome. Consult an attorney from our team today to learn more!

Due to our extensive trial experience our team is often sought out to provide representation in civil matters. In some situations we will take on these cases but if we are unable to assist, then at the very least we can provide a reference.