| Criminal
Law If you or a
friend or family member have been charged with a crime, an
uncertain future lies ahead. It is important to have an attorney
who knows what to expect in a criminal case, to explain the
process, and to help make informed decisions about the best
course of action.
I represent clients who face
all types of criminal charges, including
- DUI/DWI
- Assault and Battery
- Sex Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Juvenile Matters
- Probation Issues
- Felonies and
- Misdemeanors
Many of my clients have never
before been charged with a crime, and face, for the first time
in their lives, the possibility of jail time and/or substantial
fines.
In addition to the possible
incarceration and fines, there can be a stigma attached to being
convicted of a crime. For example, upon conviction of a felony,
an individual may lose many of his or her rights, including the
right to vote and the right to own a gun. Even a conviction for
a traffic offense, especially an alcohol related traffic
offense, can lead to a dramatic increase in motor vehicle
insurance premiums that can stay with a person for several
years. It is easy to see how one mistake can taint the rest of a
person’s life.
The arrest and the charge are
not the end of the matter, however. Just because you have been
arrested and charged does not mean that all of the proper
procedures were followed, or that everything was done correctly.
Arrests may be thrown out, if done improperly. Do not give up
and make a plea, just because you have been charged! There are
things that can be done to protect your rights, but it is
difficult for a person who does not know the system to know what
they are.
If you are charged with a
crime, it is vital that you have capable legal counsel to guide
you through this most difficult time. In addition to my work as
a defense attorney, I spent several years as a probation
officer. I know how law enforcement and the criminal justice
system works from the inside. I know what can be done to help
you.
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