MY DEFENSE PHILOSOPHY

Years of experience have taught me that pre-indictment representation of the client is the most critical time of the criminal defense process. The mere return of an indictment with the surrounding publicity can destroy the life and career of a person or business. With the advent of sentencing guidelines in federal cases, the specifics of an indictment itself can have an enormous impact on ultimate potential incarceration periods and fines. Experienced criminal defense attorneys know that some of the best lawyering is done in cases no one ever hears about, because an imminent indictment is avoided or an advantageous settlement is reached with the prosecution.

My philosophy is to take every opportunity available to dialogue with the prosecution to head off a formal charge. If charges have already been filed, I attempt to convince the prosecution to dismiss a case before a trial commences. I endeavor to accomplish this without unduly risking revelation of potential defense trial strategy or evidence, where such considerations prevail. When the prosecution fails to respond reasonably or when the client wishes to proceed to trial, and, given a full and frank analysis of potential trial and punishment scenarios, I fight with every available means for the legal dismissal of the indictment or acquittal at trial.

It is my belief that the most important component to the defense of any case is the client. It is my goal that the client must be fully informed at all stages of the investigation, of the factual and legal factors which may affect his case, in order that the client may make the most informed decisions regarding his or her future.

My goal is to achieve the best possible result for my client who is suspected of, or accused of criminal violations. My background in prosecution and defense of criminal cases allows me to give my clients the benefit of years of experience in determining the best resolution of their legal problems.