Criminal Defense

I represent individuals charged with committing criminal offenses in Blount, Knox, Loudon, Monroe or Roane County, Tennessee.

The need for a good criminal defense attorney has nothing to do with the guilt or innocence of the person charged.  Being accused of a criminal offense is one of the most traumatic events that can occur to a person.

A person charged with committing a criminal offense needs to immediately retain an experienced competent attorney who can answer all questions, address bail issues (if necessary), begin to investigate the facts surrounding the charge(s), and research the applicable law.

In choosing an attorney, it is essential that the client feel absolutely confident in the attorney's ability to handle the matter and trust the advice which the attorney gives.

Many people who are well meaning will attempt to give helpful advice regarding what the accused should do.  Under no circumstances should this advice be relied upon.  I have had  clients who convinced themselves (or been convinced by others) that they were guilty of a crime when they had either not committed a crime or had an absolute defense.

Even when the issue of guilt can be clearly established, it is important to have an attorney who can handle the various sentencing alternatives which may include various ways of keeping the matter off of the person's criminal record, or minimizing  the punishment imposed.

This can be as important as the issue of guilt or innocence.