Relentless Criminal Defense from an Experienced Attorney
If you’ve been charged with a crime, the legal defense you choose is crucial. You need an attorney who will bury himself in the components of your case until he uncovers and discredits every possible detail that might be used against you; someone who knows how the prosecution and police are building their case; someone who understands the back end of the process and will use that insight to show the judge the person behind the criminal charge.
ATTORNEY THOMAS MELANSON, AT YOUR SERVICE
MY NAME IS TOM MELANSON, AND I’VE BEEN HANDLING CRIMINAL CASES FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS.
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked as both a criminal prosecutor and defender. I’ve guided the criminally accused through every aspect of the criminal process — from investigation to prosecution at the local, state, and federal levels. In other words, I know the ins and outs of the New York justice system, and I want to use that knowledge to protect your rights and freedom, regardless of what you’ve been accused of.
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How I Work with You
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THOROUGHLY ANALYZE YOUR CASE
When you come to me for help, the first thing I’m going to do is review every aspect of your case — including the events leading up to your arrest, the actions of your arresting officers, and the evidence against you. In addition, I’ll meticulously evaluate the strength of the prosecution’s case against you.
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WALK YOU THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS
Once I’ve conducted my initial analysis of your case, I’ll take the time to clearly explain where you stand and what legal options are available to you. Depending on your situation, this could mean exploring alternatives to conviction, negotiating a plea, or taking your case to trial.
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FIGHT RELENTLESSLY ON YOUR BEHALF
My role, as your defense attorney, is to ensure that you understand your rights and options then provide the legal muscle you need to carry out your decisions. After you consider my advice and choose how you want to proceed, I will fight relentlessly to defend you the way you want to be defended.
Criminal Charges I Defend
DWI/DWAI
DWIs are often considered “small time crime,” but in reality they can have a big impact on your life — especially if coupled with more serious charges like vehicular homicide. I’ll explore every avenue to try and get your penalties reduced or dropped.
VIOLENT CRIMES
Throughout the course of my career, I’ve successfully defended those accused of all types of violent crimes, including assault, battery, domestic violence, rape, child molestation, and murder.
DRUG CRIMES
I defend all types of drug charges, including simple possession, drug manufacturing, and drug distribution. If you’ve been accused of a crime involving a controlled substance, call me immediately so we can get to work on your defense.
ORGANIZED CRIME
Because of my involvement with New York’s Organized Crime Task Force, I’m uniquely capable of defending charges involving drug rings, drug trafficking, weapons offenses, gambling, and racketeering.
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
Have you been charged with embezzlement? Fraud? Money laundering? Another white collar crime? If so, you need a knowledgeable lawyer on your side as soon as possible. Let my unique experience as a supervising investigator work to your benefit.
CRIMINAL APPEALS
It may feel as though a criminal conviction is the end, but that’s not always the case. If you’re interested in learning more about reversing your ruling (or “appealing your conviction”), call me immediately.
DON’T WAIT TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED
If you have been — or think you might soon be — charged with a criminal offense, don’t wait to see what might happen, and don’t try to plead your case with the police. Doing either of these things will only lead to bigger problems down the road. Instead, contact Melanson Law Office immediately and set up a one-on-one consultation with me.