Criminal Defense Attorneys in Decatur, Alabama
Protecting you in an upcoming prosecution
You could be giving up important rights by failing to retain legal counsel if you are under suspicion or under arrest for a crime. Police and prosecutors are generally interested in one thing – closing the case by obtaining a conviction. Our attorneys help to level the playing field by forcing opposing counsel to live up to their burden of proof, which requires the government to produce evidence of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is one way in which we ensure that you receive fair treatment through the criminal justice system.
The choices you make now can affect the course of your future
Past experience has shown us that the longer a defendant waits to retain legal counsel, the more evidence the prosecution tends to amass and the more the prosecution has invested in seeking the maximum possible sentence. Our attorneys can help you plead your case to judges, juries and prosecutors. We can help you prove your innocence or minimize the consequences of a mistake. Our goal is to help you get the guidance you need to make the right choices for your future.
Our lawyers are skilled enough and knowledgeable enough to protect your rights against the prosecution’s interest in obtaining a conviction. When you retain our legal services, we can represent you in cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges including:
- DUI defense (drunk driving, driving while intoxicated, refusing a breathalyzer or blood test)
- Traffic violations (reckless driving, hit and run, driving with a suspended license, manslaughter)
- White-collar crime (embezzlement, fraud, misrepresentation)
- Drug crimes (possession, distribution, paraphernalia, drug trafficking, conspiracy to possess or distribute)
- Sexual offenses (sexual assault, statutory rape, solicitation, pornography, harassment)
Don’t delay. Talk to a defense attorney today: (256) 353-6323.
Penalties for conviction can range from fines to jail time, and the attorney you select to represent you can make a difference in the type of sentence you receive. The attorneys at Edwards, Belser & Smith are aggressive advocates who seek to minimize the consequences of a mistake or alternatively, to clear your good name through criminal trial. We believe that we are your last line of defense when you are under suspicion or under arrest for a crime.
