Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez,Esq.
Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez, Esq.,
Former prosecutor providing aggressive criminal defense!
Contact Katherine today to help navigate you through any of the below charges you or a loved one might be facing:
ASSAULT
When someone is involved in a physical altercation, they can either be faced with a misdemeanor or a felony charge depending on the degree of the assault. Each degree of assault is based on the type of harm committed and the extent of harm committed.
ATTEMPTED MURDER
When an individual comes close to causing the death of another, death does not have to actually occur. There must be intent to commit the murder and the charge can carry a minimum of 20 years in prison.
BANK FRAUD
Receiving money, funds, assets, securities, credits, or other property owned/under the custody of a financial institution; by means of false/fraudulent pretenses/representations.
CONSPIRACY
When an individual conspires with another to commit an offense and commits an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
DWI
A driving violation that is both a criminal violation and an administrative violation with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Someone is charged with a DWI when they are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Crimes of violence committed by either a current or former spouse or intimate partner. When charged with domestic violence, one can either be charged with a misdemeanor or felony.
DRUG CHARGES
Drug charges involving drug distribution, manufacture or possession can results in a prison sentence. Drug possession in excess amounts can lead to federal charges.
EMBEZZLEMENT
The theft or taking of property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner and without the permission to do so.
EXTORTION
When a defendant compels or induces another person to obtain his/her property. Coercive tactics can include threats or intimidation of violence.
FORGERY
An individual creates or alters a written instrument with the intent to defraud another.
GUN CHARGES
Gun charges include either the possession, use, or sale of weapons.
IDENTITY THEFT
Unlawfully obtaining another individual’s identifying information and using that information to commit theft or fraud.
KIDNAPPING
When an individual restrains or holds a person within a confined location without their consent. This charge can be punishable for up to 25 years in prison.
MURDER
Intentionally causing the death of another individual. Prosecutors will try to prove that the defendant in fact intended to cause the death.
OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Preventing a witness from testifying is taken very seriously in court. Depending on the act/behavior of the defendant against the witness, charges can range from a misdemeanor to a felony.
PERJURY
When an individual swears under oath but knowingly makes a false statement. This charge is related to making a written false statement as well. Both charges of Perjury and making a Written False Statement are misdemeanors that can result in up to one year of jail time.
ROBBERY
Threatening or using immediate physical force against another individual in order to forcibly steal. The level of the charge can differ if a dangerous instrument/weapon was used during the commission of the crime.
THEFT
When a person wrongfully takes or withholds property from its rightful owner, along with the intent to deprive the owner of such property.
VIOLENT OFFENSE
Can include murder, kidnapping, assault, battery, burglary, strangulation, harassment, etc. Repeat offenders can be subject to harsher penalties as New York does not often expunge violent offenses from your record
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
A wide range of offenses that involve financial motivation such as; securities fraud, credit card fraud, tax violations, insurance fraud, and more! Private individuals, companies, and/or government employees can be charged with a white-collar offense.
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