Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  New York is aggressively fighting against methamphetamine abuse in White Plains, New York City, and Upstate New York. Known as meth or crystal in some cases, methamphetamine has become increasingly popular. As a result, New York is forcefully prosecuting possession cases to combat the effects of the drug on the cities, towns, and villages of the state. Depending on the amount you are caught with, you could be facing felony charges that will impact your life for years to come. Every case is different, so it is always in your best interest to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. We will explore the facts of your case, guide you through your legal options, and effectively defend you in court. Our goal is to end your legal matter in the best way possible. Contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C. for an initial consultation.
• DUI/DWI
  If you have been charged with a third DWI offense in New York State within 10 years, you have a lot to consider about your future. New York courts are hostile towards repeat offenders and a third DWI within 10 years is no exception. You are facing severe penalties and a Class D felony. You could be subjected to imprisonment and a permanent criminal record. If you have been charged with a third DWI offense, it is in your best interest to contact a law firm that has the experience and persistence needed to defend against such a serious charge. Contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C. for a consultation. Allow the firm to assess your situation, guide you through your legal options, and passionately represent your needs.
• Traffic Violations
  When hurrying from point A to point B, you may not be attentive to your speedometer. Speed quickly rises as you go down the road, leading to the potential for a speeding ticket. Depending on the circumstances, a speeding ticket can have some serious consequences based on your speed and where you were caught. It is important to retain a lawyer with extensive knowledge of the court system in which your ticket will be addressed. The attorneys at Grunwald & Seman, P.C. have over 30 years of experience defending the interests of our clients and helping them downgrade or avoid charges in the courts of Nassau County and Long Island. If you need our legal services, contact our Garden City office for a consultation.
• Sex Crimes
  Those charged with sex crimes face serious legal consequences. The mere accusation of a sex crime can devastate your future. What’s more, the social stigma of an unfounded accusation can ruin a person’s social and professional life. Sex crimes are very different from many other crimes. When you commit a crime, you pay your debt to society and are allowed to carry on and live your life. Though you have to overcome the issues of having a permanent record, you may live freely and join society again. A sex crime conviction can follow a person for years through their placement on the New York State Sex Offender Register or limitations on where they can live or work. A sex offender often lives a transient existence, moving from community to community to avoid public persecution. The New York State Sex Offender Registration Act fiercely combats the effects of sex crimes. If you are accused of a sex crime, you need an attorney to fight for your rights and to keep you from the registry. If you need a determined and effective legal defense firm, contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C.
• Fraud
• Robbery
  Possessing a gun in the commission of another crime can escalate your legal situation. For example, if you have a gun or weapon during an assault, you could face a more severe charge of aggravated assault. If you were committing the crime of larceny, the possession of a gun or weapon could upgrade the offense to robbery.
• Burglary
  Mr. Grunwald graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 1984. He was selected as the “Best Advocate” in the Sparacio Trial Competition; and, represented the Law School in the 1983-84 National Trial Competition advancing over Ivy League Law Schools to the Regional Semifinals. He was one of a select group of young lawyers accepted into the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office upon graduation. He served with distinction in the District Attorney’s Office trying many jury cases to verdict including driving while intoxicated, assault, drugs, burglary, domestic violence and other serious criminal matters.
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  The penalties for gun crimes in New York are increasingly severe as time goes by. Gun laws are very complex. If you are convicted of a gun crime, you are facing serious consequences, most of which are criminal charges that can drastically impact your future. Most gun crimes are misdemeanors or felonies. People who have been charged with a gun crime must consult with an attorney that is well-versed in New York laws who can effectively represent their needs. If you need a legal team that can fight your criminal charges, you should contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C. immediately.
• Embezzlement
  As noted in a personal message to clients, his experience also includes Management of Lord and Taylor’s New York City Retail store where he supervised, managed and conducted numerous investigations of shoplifting charges, employee dishonesty and theft, and embezzlement cases. As such, he is most experienced in the defense and all variety of theft charges ranging from the first-time shoplifting charges to multi-million dollar, white-collar criminal enterprise allegations.
• Drug Crimes
  Across America, marijuana laws are changing on a state level. The federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug along with heroin, LSD, and ecstasy. This means that the federal government believes that marijuana has no currently accepted medical use and has a high potential for abuse, the most dangerous of all scheduled drugs. Many states disagree with the government and some have legalized it for medical purposes. Other states have even legalized it for recreational use. In New York State, the recreational use of marijuana is still illegal, however, medical marijuana is not. If you are caught in possession of marijuana for personal use, you will most likely have to pay a fine. If you are charged with the intent to distribute, you will face harsher penalties. If you have been charged with a marijuana possession charge, Grunwald & Seman, P.C. is here to serve.
• Assault
  Children who are 13, 14, and 15 years old that commit serious crimes or violent acts may be tried as adults in the New York Supreme Court. It is the discretion of the prosecutor’s office and the juvenile judge whether your child’s case is heard in Family Court or waived up to the Supreme Court. Murder, assault and battery, some serious drug offenses, armed robbery, and other serious and violent crimes may constitute consideration to try the child as an adult. You should note, however, that in some cases, New York State courts may allow for a reverse waiver, which transfers a child’s adult case back to the Family Court.
• Murder
  Violent crimes are known as the most egregious offenses. People charged with violent crimes are facing some of the most life-altering, overwhelming consequences seen in court sentencing. These are the most serious criminal offenses someone could act on. New York courts are hostile towards charges of a violent nature and will often “throw the book” at offenders. The consequences of a violent crime conviction can be detrimental. Violent crime encompasses a wide range of criminal activities, including rape, murder, manslaughter, and much more. If you are accused of a violent crime, your life is on the line. You need to contact an experienced criminal defense firm to fight for your future. At Grunwald & Seman, P.C., we have over 30 years of experience knowing how to construct strong legal defenses for our Long Island clients. If you need an effective and persistent legal team to represent you in court, contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C.
• Juvenile Crimes
  A crime is considered juvenile when the accused party is under 18 years of age and at least 7 years old. It is irrelevant how old the accused was when they appear in court; only when they committed the crime. In New York, juvenile cases do not go to Criminal or Municipal Court. Instead, these cases are heard in Family Court. If the child needs supervision, treatment, or confinement because of their crimes, they are called a “juvenile delinquent.” If your child has been detained for a juvenile crime, you need effective representation who can fight those charges. Contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C. today.
• Homicide
• Arson
• Shoplifting
  Whether you are someone being charged with shoplifting, or first-degree larceny, you are in danger of jail time, fines, and a life of being treated as a criminal convict. Fortunately, with the help of experienced legal counsel, there is a...
• Forgery
  If you make, alter, or falsify legal documents with the intent to defraud any person in New York, you will be charged with forgery as this is fraud. Forgery is a serious criminal offense that carries significant penalties. Keep reading and contact one of our skilled
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
  He maintains a very active and varied criminal defense caseload, which ranges from traffic offenses, first time DWI offenses, vehicular manslaughter, robbery, and murder. Attorney Seman is particularly well-versed in the scientific principles relating to chemical testing of breath and blood analysis. The practice also represents many corporate and individual federal white-collar and larcenous offenses.

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