Criminal Defense

I am dedicated to protecting the rights of people at every stage of the proceedings. From the initial investigatory phase, through the completion of the case, everyone has constitutional rights that need to be protected. The best way to ensure that your rights are protected is to consult an attorney. As soon as you become suspected of a crime, you should speak to absolutely no one about the facts of the case, but a criminal defense attorney. Neither you nor your attorney can be forced to testify against you. Practically everyone else can be subpoenaed into court to testify against you. If the time ever comes for you to talk to the police and/or the prosecutor, that time should be selected by you and your attorney.

There are two types of criminal charges:

  1. Felony - Any crime in which a sentence of death or to a term of imprisonment in a penitentiary for one year or more is provided.
  2. Misdemeanor - Any crime in which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in other than a penitentiary, for less than one year, may be imposed. Any offense for which the maximum punishment available is 364 days in jail, is a Misdemeanor.

I have successfully represented many clients in both categories. For a sampling of these, please visit my Testimonial page. Your criminal defense attorney must be an experienced litigator and negotiator. Whether you are charged with a Misdemeanor and are facing only a possible fine or community service hours, or are charged with a Felony and are facing a lengthy prison sentence, it matters that your case is handled in a careful and precise manner.

As your attorney, among the services I will provide you are the following:

  1. An immediate, complete, and thorough examination of your entire case.
  2. Interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses.
  3. Instruction as to the benefit in filing pretrial motions, such as a Motion In Limine, a Motion To Suppress, and/or a Motion To Dismiss.
  4. Instruction as to whether a Bench Trial or a Jury Trial is more appropriate for you.
  5. An effectively negotiated plea bargain, if that is what you ask for.
All five of these issues, and more, will be discussed thoroughly with you at your initial office consultation.

Remember, I am a former policeman. I have special insight into police procedure that practically no other attorney in this area has. Learning in the classroom is fine, but it can’t beat having lived it yourself.