Criminal Defense
The term “criminal law” is very broad and often misunderstood.
A “crime” can be anything from stealing a DVD from a store to driving a car with a suspended registration to injuring another person in a bar fight to a murder.
What all these different types of “crimes” share are the following bedrock principles:
- You are innocent until proven guilty
- The burden of proving your guilt remains always with the government
- You have the absolute right to remain silent – before, during and after you’ve been arrested
- You are entitled to the services of an attorney who will act as a zealous advocate in your defense
What’s commonly misunderstood is the range of outcomes in a criminal case. Most people mistakenly think that a person can only be found either not guilty or guilty, and if it’s the latter, then you have to go to jail.
But the reality is much different. There are a range of possible outcomes that are too numerous to list here. The key is to have a lawyer acting on your behalf that understands all the alternatives and possibilities to arrive at the best possible solution for you.
Let me use my experience and knowledge to help you get through a difficult time. I have successfully handled thousands of criminal matters, including:
- Murder
- Rape
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Criminal Contempt
- Sexual Abuse
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
- Menacing
- Assault
- Harassment
- Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child
- Marijuana Offenses
- Falsifying Business Records
- Child Pornography offenses
- Many others
Please put my experience of over fifteen years as a defense attorney and prosecutor to work for you. I am on your side.
Call me at 585.730.6280 for assistance with your particular criminal law situation.