Criminal Defense

Facing a criminal charge is a serious and potentially life-changing situation for anyone. If you are facing criminal charges, it is critical that you have the facts. Only a defense attorney can explain the charges that you face, and how the local laws apply to your case.

Criminal defense encompasses a wide range of crimes, from petty shoplifting charges to drug charges, white collar crimes, theft, murder, rape, and other violent felonies. These crimes are only a sampling of the acts covered by the hundreds of pages of criminal laws in each state.

Criminal procedure can be complex as well. If you’re facing criminal charges, understanding the elements of the crime may not be enough.

Criminal cases may be won or lost on technical procedural requirements that only a qualified attorney will know.

If you, or somehow you know, is facing criminal charges, arrange to speak with a criminal defense attorney at Avera & Smith immediately.