I hold the notion that you are innocent until proven guilty. It is not merely a saying, but principle by which to live.
No job is nobler than protecting those who can not protect themselves. This is the basis my criminal defense works. You have been charged with a crime, allegations that may be so severe that you may spend your life in prison. Finding a lawyer in the phone book or using your friend’s attorney is simple. Your case is not. Finding an experienced, knowledgeable, trial ready attorney is not so simple – until now.
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Hardy has handled over 3,500 cases involving varying aspects of criminal law from misdemeanors to felonies. Mr. Hardy does not shy away from any type of case. He understands that these are merely allegations, and that you are innocent until proven guilty. Mr. Hardy handles cases in both the State and Federal courts, as well as local village courts. His cases range from traffic tickets to major felonies, including, Attempted Murder, Burglary, Possession and Sale of Controlled Substances, Possession of a Weapon, Rape, and Robbery.
KNOWLEDGE
Mr. Hardy currently serves on several defense panels including New York City, and Nassau, and previously served on the Queens panel. Mr. Hardy’s expansive experience provides him with knowledge and understanding of how each county works. Each county handles cases differently; each county has their priorities. Mr. Hardy knows how each county operates, how that District Attorney puts a case together, and how to obtain documents that are pertinent to a case. This information is vital to your case and applying that knowledge correctly can prove valuable to your case.
TRIALS
Mr. Hardy will prepare your case from the first day to be trial ready. He will research the relevant legal issues; contact witnesses; write motions. After consultation with you, and advising you of your options,, Mr. Hardy will take your case to trial to protect your freedom. Mr. Hardy has tried a full range of cases in both State and Federal Courts. He has argued cases in several jurisdictions, gaining insight into the juries of each county. He has tried major felony cases including Attempted Murder, Robbery, Possession of a Weapon, Possession and Sale of Controlled Substance.
He has tried cases against Bureau Chiefs of Major Crimes and has been victorious. He has cross-examined FBI agents, DNA experts, Fingerprint experts, Ballistic experts, “Rape” nurses, Gang experts, drugs experts, crime scene and evidence collection officers, as well as hundreds of detectives and officers.
