Criminal Law

No matter what stage, whether you have been arrested, summonsed to court, or even if you are just being investigated, you need an experienced attorney who focuses on the unique issues that arise with any criminal law case.  Most importantly you need someone immediately.  Even if you have not yet been formally charged do not assume that you do not need counsel, do not assume that you can handle the situation on your own, you should have counsel with you at all times.  Counsel who has participated at every stage of the process and is ready and willing to protect your rights.  So if you are facing any of the criminal law issues below give me a call so I can make sure you are protected.

  • Clerk Magistrate Hearing – sometimes also referred to as a show cause or a probable cause hearing. This hearing will occur if you are facing a misdemeanor charge that is not of a domestic nature. It is your first opportunity to prevent a criminal charge from issuing and affecting your permanent criminal record.
  • Pre-trial Diversion: special pre-trial program available for certain people age 17-22 and United States veterans. May be available to prevent a criminal charge from entering on your record
  • Offenses Against Another Person:
    • Assault
    • Assault & Battery
    • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
    • Threats to Commit a Crime
    • Violation of a Restraining Order/Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
    • Annoying and Accosting Person of the Opposite Sex
    • Criminal Harassment
  • Drug Offenses
    • Drug Possession
    • Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
    • Drug Distribution
    • Being present where heroin is kept
  • Public Order Offenses
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Disturbing the Peace
    • False Report of a Crime
    • Intimidating a Witness
    • Trespass
    • Destruction of Property
  • Offenses involving a motor vehicle
    • Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
    • Operating an Unregistered/Uninsured Motor Vehicle
    • Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
    • Operating a Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol
    • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
    • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Larceny Offenses
    • Shoplifting
    • Larceny
    • Breaking and Entering
    • Receiving Stolen Property
    • Possession of Burglarious Instruments
    • Possession of a Theft Detection Shielding Device
    • Uttering
    • Forgery
  • Sexual Offenses
    • Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
    • Indecent Exposure
    • Open and Gross Lewdness
    • Indecent Assault and Battery
  • Probation Violation – if you are on probation and you need help modifying your conditions, gaining travel approval, or you are facing a potential violation of probation
  • Criminal Record Sealing – If you already have a criminal record it may be affecting your employment opportunities, housing, and access to public benefits, but you may be eligible to seal your record and prevent these unpleasant collateral consequences.