An offense more serious than a misdemeanor, a felony carries a potential penalty of more than one year in prison. In order for felony cases to be prosecuted in New York, the defendant must be indicted by a grand jury.

Many defense lawyers do not properly advise their clients concerning their right to testify before a grand jury and to call witnesses on their own before the grand jury. The Law Offices of NYC Defense Firm has been responsible for many of his clients’ cases being dismissed at this earliest stage of the proceedings, saving them considerable money on legal fees, as well as peace of mind.