HATE CRIME CHARGES
Hate crimes arouse a great amount of negative public attention. This means that, unfortunately for the accused, the negative publicity and media hype make it even more difficult to receive a fair and just trial. What’s more, the violent nature of hate crimes, means that hate crimes carry severe consequences which may include imprisonment, fines, and loss of employment. A hate crime is different from many other types of crime in that it involves the victimization of an individual based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or similar group affiliation/status. Hate crimes can take many forms but may include physical and/or verbal assault, vandalism, harassment, or murder. The penalties and punishments associated with hate crimes depend on a number of factors such as prior convictions, probation or parole status, media attention, and other circumstances but may include: imprisonment, fines, mandatory rehabilitation, and/or probation/parole.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a hate crime conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for a hate crime. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your hate crime charges. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.