Criminal Defense
Being arrested and charged with a crime can make you feel like no one believes you. Quite simply, the police and the prosecutor assigned to your case will never be able to fully understand the challenges you face when up against the legal system. But you DON'T have to face it all alone, you need a skilled defense attorney to protect your freedom and your constitutional rights. It is vital that you call and get advice now, before you say or do something that affects your freedom.
Charged with a crime? This is how I help.
When you are charged with a crime there are some things you need to know right away. Your literal freedom is at stake. You have a right to silence, which means you DON'T have to talk to police if it would incriminate you. You have a right to be protected against illegal searches, you DON'T have to let them conduct an illegal search of your car or house. Did you know the police can even lie to you during an investigation? You DON'T have to speak during an interrogation or after you have been arrested. See below for more ways I can help.
Protect your Rights
The law is not one-sided. In fact, you have many rights under the U.S. Constitution, including the right to silence, the right to be protected from illegal searches, the right to present evidence, and the right to counsel. Know these rights, because the police and the prosecutors will not go out of their way to explain them to you. Even the Judge cannot give you legal advice and they are not looking out for you in the process. A skilled defense attorney will help you protect your rights before its too late.
Explain the Process
Just as important, you need to understand the criminal justice process. You need to know what to expect next and what you can do during each stage of the proceeding to preserve your freedom. From the very moment you are arrested, you are faced with the bail process and arraignment. You could even have a hearing at your first and second court date.
fight Back
The police and the District Attorney's office will have resources and will have been collection information and witnesses against you. However, you have something they don't. You may know what really happened, or you may know about things that prove your innocence. You need a skilled advocate who can present these things to the Court so you can show your innocence.
Prepare for Hearings
Hearings are full of stress and can be intimidating. People may testify and the attorney's may be presenting evidence. The Judge will be talking about law and rules of evidence you may not understand. I have questioned many law enforcement officers as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I have examined numerous witnesses and presented complex evidence in front of juries, including expert testimony and medical reports.