Rochester New York Criminal Defense Attorney James Nobles explains criminal charges, criminal law and criminal defense, know your rights, criminal charges definitions, criminal procedure process

Whether you are charged with a violation, misdemeanor or a felony, which lawyer you
hire is the most important decision you will make.

Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer can affect how your case is handled,
whether or not you are ultimately convicted, what punishment you receive and possibly
your freedom. At the very minimum, a criminal conviction on your record can prevent you
from getting certain jobs or state licenses (teacher, Realtor, truck driver, accountant,
lawyer, etc.) or from being admitted to the armed services or to college.

Therefore, if you are charged with a crime, you should hire an experienced criminal
defense attorney immediately. The criminal process moves very quickly in the early
stages. Having a skilled lawyer represent you can influence bail applications, arraignment
and preliminary hearings. Additionally, there may be evidence favorable to your case that
may need to be preserved and collected as soon as possible. In many instances, hiring
knowledgeable counsel at the early stages of the case can dramatically change the length
and outcome of your case.

Criminal defense, and especially criminal jury trials, require attorneys with extensive
knowledge and experience in criminal law. Criminal law and procedure is a vast and
precise area of law, and as a result, hiring a lawyer who only handles occasional criminal
cases can be a big mistake, especially if your case goes to trial.

Mr. Nobles’ primary focus is criminal defense. He has practiced criminal law throughout
his entire career, both as an Assistant District Attorney and as a defense attorney. Mr.
Nobles has extensive trial experience in both local and county courts, and has handled over
a thousand criminal cases. If you are charged with a crime, make your next decision very
carefully, contact Mr. Nobles for a free consultation today.

For some of the most recent outcomes of Mr. Nobles’ cases, visit the RESULTS page.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! - What To Do If You Are Stopped By Police
If you are charged with a crime, knowing and exercising your rights will greatly help you
and Mr. Nobles in defending your case. It is extremely important to know your legal and
Constitutional rights! These rights are the foundation of our legal system and are in place
for the protection of every citizen of this country. Failure to know and utilize these rights
leads to their erosion.

The Criminal Procedure Process
This is a roadmap of how a criminal case begins, proceeds and is ultimately resolved. If you
or someone you know has been charged with a crime you should review this information
immediately.

Criminal Charges and What They Mean
This section defines and explains the most common crimes charged by the police.

Criminal Law Research & Theory
This page has links to more in-depth information about criminal law, including the latest
news, law review articles and interesting theory papers.

Resources
This page has many helpful links including a legal glossary; jail, prison and inmate lookups,
non-criminal lawyer referrals, as well as a statement of every client’s rights.