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If you have been charged with a violent crime such as assault or homicide, you are likely feeling a great deal of fear and uncertainty about the criminal justice process you are about to face.
With the right attorney on your side, you can take back some control over your destiny and face the charges with confidence that you have a knowledgeable advocate fighting for your best possible result.
I have been defending people in Bucks County and throughout the region against criminal charges for more than 35 years. I have tried many cases in which the defendants have been accused of violent crimes, including first-degree murder.
Contact me for a free consultation about your defense.
Violent crimes include offenses ranging from simple assault, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person to domestic violence and making terroristic threats. If you are charged with any of these crimes, you need a defense lawyer with a clear understanding of the available defenses and the experience to perform an effective investigation on your behalf. Many of these cases involve eyewitnesses, hearsay, and other questions about the facts. I will work with you to determine exactly what the prosecution can prove — and where there is reasonable doubt.
Conviction on charges such as murder, attempted murder, vehicular homicide and manslaughter carries the potential of the most serious consequences — including the death penalty. You are innocent until proven guilty, and you should understand that these charges require the prosecutor to prove a variety of complex elements in order to convict you.
A good criminal defense lawyer will stand up for your rights and pursue your defense through every stage of the criminal justice process. I have such extensive criminal defense experience that I am one of very few Bucks County lawyers who is qualified under Pennsylvania's Rule 801 to defend clients facing the death penalty, which means that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has certified that I have the education and experience to defend the most serious cases.
Whether you are facing assault, manslaughter or murder charges, it is absolutely crucial to get knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive legal representation. I can help you. Contact me for a free consultation.
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