Nassau County Criminal Defense Lawyers

Collins, McDonald & Gann, P.C.

138 Mineola Boulevard
Mineola, New York 11501
USA

(516) 294-0300

(516) 294-0477

www.cmgesq.com

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Collins, McDonald & Gann, P.C. is a dedicated team of Nassau County criminal lawyers defending clients charged with all types of criminal offenses. With a combined 60 years of experience in the criminal courts as both prosecutors and defense attorneys, we understand the challenges that face criminal defendants. We also are acutely aware that a criminal conviction can irrevocably damage a person’s record, employment opportunities, personal freedom and future. With that knowledge and concern, our Nassau County criminal law firm approaches each case with the utmost seriousness and determination, focused on obtaining the best possible outcome for our clients.

Our dedicated team begins by investigating exactly what happened, explaining the applicable law and advising you on your options in the situation. Our goal is to get your case dismissed or to have you acquitted. When this is not possible, we use all available legal means to minimize the consequences for you. If a plea agreement is available, we evaluate the full impact of the proposal — including sentencing options and the effect on your criminal record — and advise you accordingly. And if we believe it is in your best interests, the seasoned team at our Nassau County criminal law firm is fully equipped to take your case to trial and all the way through appeal, if necessary.

Clients from all over the United States have benefited from the combined 60 years of experience and expertise of our criminal defense law firm in Nassau County, N.Y. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in the state courts in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, and the District of Columbia, and also in the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the Western District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Services, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Conspiracy; Mortgage Fraud; Securities Fraud; Grand Larceny; Misdemeanors; Sports Nutrition; Anabolic Steroids.

Practice Areas Description

Our criminal defense expertise includes:

- DWI

Lawyers at Collins, McDonald & Gann have spent decades successfully representing those accused of DWI/DUI crimes. We have successfully helped countless clients avoid criminal convictions by negotiating reduced charges or successfully having cases dismissed. In addition, we have been successful in avoiding sentences involving jail-time for clients and negotiating the retention or re-institution of a client’s driving privileges.

- Violent Felony / Felony

We have unparalleled experience in successfully representing and defending clients charged with the most serious violent felonies, including:

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Attempted murder
• Homicide
• Sex offenses
• Domestic violence
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Arson

- White Collar Crime / Federal

Our attorneys aggressively defend clients and provide expert defense testimony from a panel of national experts in the areas of:

• White collar fraud
• Embezzlement
• Conspiracy
• Mortgage fraud / Insurance fraud
• Credit card fraud
• Securities fraud
• Money laundering
• Identity theft
• Grand Larceny

- Drug Offenses

At Collins, McDonald & Gann, our lawyers:

• Have successfully defended clients charged with sale and/or possession of drugs including heroin, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, barbiturates, methamphetamines and any illegal prescription drugs.
• Expertly defend clients accused of drug crimes including: sales, possession, possession with intent to distribute, trafficking, importation and/or conspiracy.
• Use our years of experience spent as Nassau County and Kings County Assistant District Attorneys, and our knowledge of investigative practices and police procedures to provide insight to our clients in the assistance of their defense.
• Have demonstrated success in the suppression of evidence and ultimate dismissal of possession charges by discovering and litigating illegal search and seizure practices in the recovery of narcotics by the investigating authorities.

- Misdemeanors

Are experienced in defending individuals charged with a full range of misdemeanors, including:

• Petty larceny/Shoplifting (theft of money or objects valued at under $1,000)
• Assault and battery
• Domestic violence
• Drunk driving
• Criminal mischief (resulting in damage under $250)
• Trespassing
• Driving with a suspended license
• Possession of a controlled substance

- Traffic Violations

We have decades of experience successfully defending clients on a full range of traffic violation charges, including:

• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Failure to signal
• Failure to stop
• Careless driving
• Cell phone infractions
• Driving with a suspended license
• Driving without insurance
• Mechanical issues (e.g., broken tail light, etc.)
• Parking tickets
• All other moving and non-moving traffic violations

Attorneys

	Mr. Richard D. Collins Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Sports and Recreation		Mr. Marc C. Gann Attorney Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Regulatory Law
	Mr. Robert A. McDonald Attorney Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Litigation, Probate