“It is better that 10 guilty persons escape than 1 innocent suffer”
-Sir William Blackstone
You have been arrested or accused. Few cases are ignored or dropped by the authorities without defensive intervention. Don’t make the mistake of waiting to see if the state takes action. There are many defensive tactics that can be implemented at this stage.
If informed that surgery is needed to remove a tumor, the patient would not go home and start rummaging through kitchen knives and commence a self-service operation. Obviously this procedure is best left to the skilled hands of a professional physician. The same principle exists when a family desires to have a criminal case dismissed or defended. This is not the time to do it yourself.
The law firm of Stuckle & Ferguson is well versed and experienced with all aspects of criminal case and can vigorously represent you at any stage from investigation through trial.
- INVESTIGATION-The police are specially trained to manipulate suspects into providing information. Frequently, a police investigator will take advantage of a suspect, by insinuating that he or she has evidence or statements, which do not exist in an attempt to get a suspect to talk. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a police officer does not have to be truthful, while interviewing a suspect. It is vital to protect your rights at an early stage by seeking counsel.
- GRAND JURY DEFENSE- Many attorneys make the mistake of not preparing a comprehensive Grand Jury defense. This is a critical stage in which a good attorney can convince the grand jury not to indict. Evidence can provided to the grand jury that would not be admissible subsequently at trial eg.. Passed polygraphs, psychological profiles of alleged victim, hearsay.
- NEGOTIATIONS AND SETTLEMENT-In some instances a negotiated settlement is in a client and family’s best interest. It is important to have an attorney who is able to obtain the best resolution for you now and in the future.
- VIGOROUS DEFENSE FOR TRIAL- At trial you need a law firm with demonstrated experience and success in the courtroom. It is important your attorney is well versed in the art of jury selection, witness examination, evidence admissibility and persuasion.
- NON-DISCLOSURE/EXPUNCTION-There are many criminal offenses in which someone, who was previously convicted, can seek to have their records withheld from public access and/or destroyed.