Richard D. Collins Criminal Law Blog

There is no doubt about it. If you are under arrest for any reason, you must hire a lawyer. Without the help of an attorney, you face the maximum penalties for the crime of which you stand accused of committing. An experienced lawyer can fight to reduce or eliminate the charges against you, protect your rights, build a defense for your case, and negotiate with the prosecution.... Read More

Under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, our legal system is designed to protect your rights when you are suspected of or charged with a crime. Perhaps most importantly, our system includes the presumption that you are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.... Read More

New York and federal law governs how criminal cases are handled, including investigation, arrest, the bringing of criminal charges, and the subsequent prosecution of those charges. The law also provides for punishment of the person convicted of a crime. All of these stages present opportunities to improve the outcome of your Nassau County criminal case, depending on the skill and initiative of your criminal law firm in Nassau County.... Read More

The unthinkable has just happened to you on Long Island. You looked in the rearview mirror and saw a police car. Or you were involved in what at first seemed like a little scuffle but ended up with your being hauled off in handcuffs. It’s perfectly normal to be scared when you have been arrested and charged with a crime—and to be uncertain about where to turn and what to do. But there is no time to delay. You need top-notch Nassau County criminal lawyers and you need them now.... Read More