A criminal arrest is a frightening experience. In some cases, you may be tempted to plead guilty just to "make the case go away." Unfortunately, pleading guilty will ensure that you will have a criminal record for the rest of your life.
Even if you think that you are guilty of criminal charges, there is always something that an experienced defense lawyer can to do make your situation better. At the Zolman Law Firm in St. Louis, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all types of criminal offenses, including:
- Felony charges: Felony charges are punishable by a year or more in prison.
- Sex crimes: Our lawyers will work to protect your reputation and your future if you are accused of a sex crime.
- Prostitution/solicitation: The consequences to your family life can be far greater than any punishment the judge hands out.
- Burglary and trespass: Burglary is a serious crime, especially when it involves the use of a weapon or an occupied residence.
- Robbery: Robbery is considered crime against people, and as such has more serious consequences than theft.
- Juvenile law: Our lawyers will keep the emphasis on rehabilitation, not punishment.
- Assault: When assault results in serious injury or involves the use of a weapon, the consequences can be very serious.
- Domestic violence: Even if the alleged victim wishes to withdraw charges, the state may prosecute on its own.
- Orders of protection: If you are subject to a protection order, you must not contact the victim.
- Harassment: If you are accused of harassment, you need to put your case in the hands of an experienced defense attorney.
- Weapons charges: Weapons charges can affect both convicted felons as well as people who have never been in trouble with the law.
- Child neglect and abuse: Early involvement by an attorney can improve your chances of getting your children back.
- Forgery and bad checks: In difficult economic times, forgery and theft charges increase.
- Stealing and shoplifting: Theft of property valued at $500 or more is a felony in Missouri.
- Embezzlement: An accusation of embezzlement can have a devastating effect on your life and your future employment opportunities.
- Fraud: Fraud is considered a white-collar crime and can affect people who never intended to commit a crime.
- Identity theft: Identity theft often involves theft of credit cards.
- Internet crimes: Child pornography and identity theft are examples of Internet crimes that can result in a lengthy prison sentence.
- Parole/probation violations: If you have been arrested for a parole or probation violation, it's important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to get your life back on track.
Our lawyers will work hard to help you find your way out of the criminal justice system with your life and your future as intact as possible. Our lawyers know how to look for procedural flaws and constitutional defenses that may apply in your case. If there is any way that we can help you avoid a criminal conviction, we will do it.
Contact a Missouri Criminal Defense Lawyer at the Zolman Law Firm
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options. The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis criminal charges lawyer, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
