My goal is to protect clients from prison, save their relationships with their families and their communities, and when necessary help them obtain needed treatment that can help them recover their lives.
Being arrested or convicted of a crime does not always mean that the arrest or conviction will follow you for life. You may be able to remove it from your record. This process, known as expungement, is available to people accused of or convicted of certain offenses.
Many white-collar crimes do result in prison time, restitution, and significant fines upon conviction. That is why it is critical to have an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with a white-collar criminal offense.
During my years practicing criminal law, I have seen increased enforcement and wildly enhanced penalties for drug crimes. Because I know the consequences of a conviction, I am dedicated to seeking alternative penalties, reduced charges, and addiction treatment to protect my clients.
Parole means that one is released from prison before the end of the sentence and given the opportunity to serve the remainder under the supervision of a parole officer. Probation is service of a sentence outside of prison, with certain restrictions and conditions.
A child being charged with a crime offense is a nightmare. There are also immediate concerns: will your child be taken out of your custody, will he or she be incarcerated before trial? We can answer all your questions and prepare you for what’s next.