Criminal Law

Criminal law attorneys represent clients who are being prosecuted by the state or federal government for an act that has been classified as a crime. Most crimes consist of three elements: an act, a mental state, and the intent to do social harm. Crimes are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies.

The sooner a Criminal Defense Lawyer is brought into a criminal case or investigation, the better potential results for the client. Do not take a wait-and-see approach to a criminal situation. Do not seek answers to questions about your rights and legal status from police officers and prosecutors who do not have a legal duty to act in a suspect’s best interest. A serious criminal charge can have a defendant fighting for his or her fundamental freedom. Do not gamble while your freedom is at stake. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney who will fight aggressively on your behalf.

• Violent Crimes


• Alcohol Related Crimes


• Traffic Violations


• Drug Related Crimes


• Property Crimes


• Sexual Offenses


• Cleaning up Your Criminal Record


• Warrants


• Juvenile Crimes

Misdemeanor:
A less serious offenses that is normally punishable by a fine like some traffic violations, petty theft, or possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Felony:
A more serious offense that warrants imprisonment of one or more years, such as rape, grand theft, assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon, or homicide/murder.