James E. Tyner spent time as a prosecutor before switching to criminal defense, and that background shapes how the Law Offices of James E. Tyner prepares cases. Understanding prosecutorial strategy from the inside informs how cases are evaluated, what weaknesses the government’s case is likely to carry, and where defense pressure is most effectively applied. The firm practices criminal defense exclusively, available around the clock, and serves clients in state and federal courts throughout New York State.
Practice Areas
The firm’s criminal defense practice spans the full spectrum of charges prosecuted in New York’s state and federal courts.
Sex Crimes and Sexual Assault
Rape and sexual assault cases, along with child pornography and broader sex crime charges, represent a core area of the firm’s practice. Tyner has achieved not guilty verdicts, case dismissals, and jury acquittals specifically in rape and sexual offense cases. These matters involve complex evidentiary questions, reputational stakes, and procedural considerations that differ substantially from other criminal charges. The firm’s approach is to prepare every such case as if it is going to trial.
Drug Charges
Drug trafficking and drug distribution charges, which can carry severe mandatory minimum sentences under both New York State and federal law, are within the firm’s regular practice. The specific charges, the quantity involved, and the alleged role of the defendant all affect how these cases are evaluated and defended.
Violent Crimes
The firm handles murder charges, assault, and aggravated assault. Violent offense cases often involve extensive forensic and witness evidence, and the defense must be structured to challenge that evidence from the beginning.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges in New York carry consequences that extend beyond criminal penalties, including orders of protection and implications for family court proceedings. The firm’s defense practice in this area addresses both the criminal exposure and the collateral consequences.
White Collar Crimes
Financial fraud, embezzlement, and related white collar offenses are defended by the firm in both state and federal court. These cases typically involve large volumes of documentary evidence and require sustained analytical engagement over extended case timelines.
DUI
DUI charges at the state level, including cases with aggravating factors, fall within the firm’s scope.
Additional Practice Areas
The full range of matters the firm handles includes probation violations, cyber crimes, theft, and campus-related charges. The campus-related category covers both criminal proceedings and university disciplinary processes that can operate in parallel.
Attorney Profile
James E. Tyner brings more than 20 years of exclusive criminal law experience to every case the firm accepts. His prior service as a prosecutor gives him a specific and practical understanding of how the government builds its cases: what evidence prosecutors value, how they sequence a prosecution, and where their cases tend to be most vulnerable. He prepares every case as if it is going to trial, which affects both how cases are investigated and the leverage available when plea discussions occur.
His track record in rape and sexual offense cases specifically includes not guilty verdicts, case dismissals, and jury acquittals.
Location and Service Area
Law Offices of James E. Tyner
19 British American Blvd
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-783-3800
Available 24/7
Website: https://albanycriminalattorney.com/
The firm practices in state and federal courts throughout New York State and travels wherever needed to defend clients.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals facing criminal charges in New York’s state and federal courts. The 24/7 availability reflects the reality that arrests and crises do not follow business hours, and early contact with defense counsel is often one of the most consequential decisions a client makes. Prompt case updates and consistent communication are built into how the firm operates, not treated as optional services.
FAQ
Why does it matter that James Tyner was formerly a prosecutor?
Experience as a prosecutor provides direct insight into how the government evaluates and builds its cases, what arguments tend to be persuasive in court, and where standard prosecution strategies tend to be weak. That knowledge is applied to the defense of every case the firm accepts.
Does the firm handle federal criminal charges?
Yes. The firm practices in both state and federal courts throughout New York State.
How does the firm’s trial preparation approach affect cases that settle?
Preparing every case as if it will go to trial affects plea negotiations directly. Prosecutors assess the strength of their case against the quality of the defense they expect to face. A defense built for trial carries more negotiating weight than one that signals an expectation to plead.
What types of sex offense cases has the firm handled?
The firm handles rape and sexual assault charges, child pornography charges, and related sex crime matters. James Tyner’s record in this area includes not guilty verdicts, case dismissals, and jury acquittals.
Does the firm handle cases outside the Albany area?
Yes. The firm travels throughout New York State to defend clients in whichever courts the charges are filed.
Closing
Criminal charges in New York carry consequences that reach into every part of a person’s life: employment, housing, professional licensing, family relationships, and freedom. The Law Offices of James E. Tyner combines more than 20 years of exclusive criminal defense experience with direct knowledge of how the prosecution operates. The firm is available at any hour. For anyone facing charges in New York’s state or federal courts, the number is 518-783-3800 and the website is https://albanycriminalattorney.com/