First Time Arrest

IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME BEING ARRESTED?

For many people, an arrest is the result of immaturity or a lapse in judgment. That is why it is important to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can keep a simple mistake from turning into a permanent stain on your criminal record. For first-time offenders, we can explore options for mitigating consequences and even pursue an expungement or petition to have your record sealed.

Having handled everything from complex federal criminal cases to minor traffic violations, we understand that most people come to us because they made a simple mistake — not because they are hardened criminals. Whether this is your first offense or you have been arrested before, our criminal defense lawyers can represent you against the following:

• Drug crimes
• DUI/DWI
• Probation violations
• Domestic violence
• Theft crimes
• Burglary
• Traffic offenses, including habitual traffic offenders and felony traffic violations
• Weapons violations
• Sex crimes, including sex with a minor, rape charges, and sexual assault and battery
• Parole violations
• Kidnapping
• Fraud or forgery
• Robbery, armed robbery or home invasion
• Dealing in stolen property
• Manslaughter/Murder charges
• Expungements and record sealing
• State and federal criminal cases