Criminal Investigation
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Is a police officer calling you? Knocking on your door? Asking to talk to you or a loved one?
If you have been accused of committing a crime, are under investigation by law enforcement, or believe an investigation may begin, your next steps are critical. Even though formal charges have not been filed, anything you do could end up as evidence in a criminal investigation. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney like myself on your side during this time is critical as it can mean the difference between charges filed or an investigation being dismissed.
Hiring an attorney while under investigation does NOT make you look guilty. Rather, it is crucial to ensuring your rights are protected during any investigation. I will listen to your side of the story, investigate your case, interview witnesses, and develop powerful strategies specifically tailored to your unique circumstances. During the investigative stage of a case, we guide and advise you throughout the process, collect and preserve evidence and advocate on your behalf with the single minded goal of avoiding a formal charge.
We routinely represent clients who have been approached or served with subpoenas by prosecuting or law enforcement agencies. If you are a subject or target of a criminal investigation, it is important that you seek counsel to assist you during this process.
“A police detective called me and said someone was accusing me of forcing them to have sex. I was shocked and incredibly scared. I found Theresa and her team. She immediately collected evidence from social media which proved my innocence and that the alleged victim was lying. This evidence would have been lost if Theresa had not advised me how important it was and preserved it. She showed the detective and the investigation ended.
No charges filed.”