Evansville DUI Lawyers

1. Hancock Law Office: Drunk Driving/DUI Drug Offenses Marijuana Methamphetamine Cocaine Prescription drugs,(ie Xanax, Oxycontin, Lortab, Valium) Possession Dealing/Trafficking Assault and Battery Domestic Battery Invasion of Privacy Theft/Conversion Robbery Burglary Trespassing Sex Offenses Murder Manslaughter Terroristic Threatening White Collar Crimes Embezzlement Forgery Fraud Computer Crimes Traffic Violations Reckless driving Drag Racing Speeding tickets CDL defense
2. Gerling Law: Because criminal law cases can often be complicated and specific rules and procedures must be followed to ensure a fair trial, the criminal justice system is best dealt with by experienced criminal defense lawyers. For your best interest, a lawyer should be involved in your case from the very beginning, before the initial interrogation if possible. When arrested, you have the right to consult an attorney before you say anything. From this point on, one of the most important things the criminal defense lawyer at our law offices in Evansville can do for you is to uphold the legal rights you have as a defendant. As a defendant in a criminal case, you have the following rights: Right to Remain Silent You have the right to not incriminate yourself by choosing whether or not to testify on your own behalf. Right to a Speedy, Public Jury Trial Defendants in felony or serious misdemeanor cases have the right to a speedy, public jury trial, while defendants of other misdemeanor cases have the right to a trial with a judge. At this trial, the defendant is presumed innocent and can only be convicted of the crime if the prosecutor can convince the jurors that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It is the job of the defendant, and his or her criminal defense lawyer, to show that the prosecutor cannot prove guilt. Right to Confront Witnesses The defendant and the defendantŐs criminal defense lawyers have the right to have witnesses testify in court on the defendantŐs behalf. In addition, defendants have the right to cross-examine witnesses who testify against them. Cases may be dismissed if any witnesses fail to appear in court. Right to Produce Evidence Defendants have the right to present evidence in court and have the court issue subpoenas to bring witnesses and evidence into court. Right to Not Be Tried Twice for the Same Offense (Placed in Double Jeopardy) Defendants are protected from being put on trial more than once for the same offense. However, defendants can be charged for the same crime in both state and federal courts if some aspect of the conduct violates both federal and state laws. Right to Adequate Representation by Criminal Defense Lawyers Defendants have the right to be represented by an attorney, and if the defendant cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed by a judge. However, if the defendant is poorly represented by his or her attorney, the resulting verdict may be thrown out.