Criminal Defense Law

Our Constitution provides every citizen with certain rights when the government accuses that citizen of a criminal offense. Those rights include the right to remain silent. That is, one is not required to speak with any government official without the presence of an attorney. We have the right to be represented by an attorney at any stage of the proceeding. Further rights provide that the government has the burden of proving the criminal offense against a citizen beyond a reasonable doubt, and that proof of guilt be presented to a jury of citizens from the community.

Before speaking with any person about any criminal offense, please call for an appointment with an attorney.