Pleasant Valley Assault and Battery, Murder, Rape and Kidnapping Lawyer
Experienced Dutchess County Violent Crimes Attorney
The law firm of Vasti & Vasti, P.C. has represented clients charged with almost every type of violent crime and major felony, with exception for rape and homicide. We use all of our experience and investigation tools to avoid a straight conviction and keep clients out of prison, or when necessary to minimize the sentence.
Based in Dutchess County, we also represent clients in Ulster, Putnam, Orange, Westchester and Columbia counties. Contact us today to discuss your case in a free consultation. We can gauge the strength of the prosecution's case and advise you about your options if you were charged with:
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated assault (weapon or great bodily harm)
- Armed robbery
- Home invasion/first degree burglary
- Murder or manslaughter
- Sexual assault
- Kidnapping
- Domestic assault and battery
- Hit and run (death or serious injury)
- Rape
- Road rage
Planning Your Defense
We first must determine if there are grounds to get charges dismissed or key evidence excluded. Criminal defense lawyer Tom Vasti III examines the physical evidence, criminal history and background of the alleged victim, the credibility and motivation of witnesses, and the conduct of police in arrest and search procedures. There may be other viable defenses such as self-defense, provocation, lack of intent to cause harm, lack of mental capacity and other psychologically explained reasons for the conduct in question.
We also meet with the prosecuting attorney and police investigators to explore possible pleas to a lesser felony or misdemeanor charges. Assault and battery, for example, might be pled down to disorderly conduct. But if the state's best offer would still result in serious prison or jail time, we will discuss the pros and cons of going to trial.
Your case depends largely on the facts. But you will need an experienced trial lawyer to avoid the worst outcome. Contact Vasti & Vasti immediately at 845-224-3559 to protect your rights and challenge the prosecution's version of events.
Vasti & Vasti, P.C.
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