Lake Wales Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a crime, you have a lot of important choices you now have to make. These decisions will shape the outcome of your criminal case and could have a very profound impact on the rest of your life. You owe it to yourself to get help from an experienced legal advocate to assist you in making these decisions and to fight for your freedom.
Katz & Phillips, P.A. provides legal representation to clients involved in criminal cases throughout the Lake Wales area. Our attorneys have been named among the Top 100 trial lawyers nationwide, and have earned client distinction awards in the field of criminal defense. We are also board certified professionals in the field of DUI defense law. Our past experience has prepared us to be the legal advocates you need.
The Katz & Phillips Difference
Huffington Post reports that many drug defendants are being essentially forced to plead guilty to their charges because of a fear of harsh sentencing due to mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Procedural issues like what a prosecutor decides to charge you with, as well as strict rules for how evidence is presented, can make it difficult for you to get the fair trial that you are entitled to under the U.S. Constitution.
Protecting your rights in the criminal justice system requires a comprehensive understanding of the criminal code, the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence. Hiring an attorney allows you to get advice from someone who knows the system and who can fight to make sure it is not rigged against you. There are never any guarantees when it comes to facing criminal charges, but your lawyer will do everything possible to help avoid conviction or reduce possible penalties.
Depending upon the circumstances of your case, a defense lawyer can help you in many ways when you’ve been accused of a crime in Lake Wales. Katz & Phillips, P.A. attorneys can:
- Advise you on options after arrest
- Be there when police question you to help you avoid saying something incriminating
- Ensure your Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights against illegal searches and self-incrimination are protected
- Negotiate a plea bargain on your behalf with the prosecutor
- Help you raise defenses or introduce doubt if your case goes to trial
You have the right to a lawyer in the U.S. justice system for a reason: because having an attorney makes sure you get due process before conviction. Our lawyers take our job in defending you seriously and we will be there for you every step of the way when you face your charges.
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If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime or you are under investigation, we are ready to put our decades of collective legal experience to work. Our attorneys represent clients throughout Lake Wales facing criminal charges related to sex crimes, violent crimes, Internet crimes, property crimes, and drug and alcohol offenses, among others. Call today to schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about the legal services we offer.