Criminal Defense Lawyer

As a criminal defense lawyer, I can help if you are ever charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, or are even being investigated for one.  I recommend that you hire, or at least consult, a defense lawyer immediately. The reasons for this are many and varied. To begin with, an arrest simply means that the arresting police officer feels that there is probable cause to believe that you committed the crime for which you have been arrested – not that you are guilty of it.   I can help you to understand the exact charges that are being brought against you, familiarize you with the best possible defense, and … Continued

It is a fundamental, and potentially costly mistake, to avoid hiring a criminal defense lawyer immediately on being arrested. An attorney knows the ins and outs of the law and can prevent you from making mistakes, like issuing statements, that could potentially cause you to spend time in jail. An attorney also knows all the tricks arresting officials, officers, and prosecution attorneys will use to elicit a confession and end their case as quickly as possible. In other words, it is you against the entire system, making it imperative that you have a lawyer on your side. An attorney should be your first call when you are placed under arrest. It … Continued