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If you are being investigated in a criminal matter, or are a suspect in a criminal matter or have been questioned in a criminal case, you should contact an attorney with experience in criminal law and trial litigation.

If you have been arrested in a criminal matter, you are entitled to legal counsel and representation.  If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you by the court.

There is a difference between criminal law and civil law.  In a criminal case a prosecutor, as representative of the injured community, initiates and controls the case and the defendant is entitled to representation by a court appointed attorney if necessary. 

The same action may violate both criminal and civil laws. In that case, a defendant may be criminally prosecuted by the state and civilly sued by a victim for monetary damages.

The American criminal justice system is complex and becoming more so.  Many acts, acceptable at one time in America (e.g. punishment of a child, drinking while driving, or sexual harassment) are now criminalized.  American law reflects the social concerns of citizens of the U.S. even to degrees of guilt.  In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has also found that Congress had no authority under the Constitution to create certain federal crimes (e.g.  forbidding the sale of firearms within a certain distance of schools, allowing rape prosecutions in federal court). 

Under United States Criminal Law, crimes are generally divided into felonies and misdemeanors with the potential punishment as the determining factor.

If a law is punishable by imprisonment for longer than a year, the crime is usually considered a felony. A misdemeanor’s potential punishment is for a year or less. Some crimes are called "wobblers," as sentence may be imposed by a judge who has the legal discretion of imposing a sentence of less than a year thereby determining the class of crime (misdemeanor or felony).

Actions punishable only by fine are usually considered infractions and not crimes at all.

In more recent times, it has become the norm to classify crimes as "white collar" or "violent".

White collar crime is a term generally used to describe non-violent crime committed by corporations, their employees and officers, and individuals. Examples of white collar crime would be:  bribery, extortion, embezzlement, securities fraud, theft and other violations of trust committed in the course of employment or business practices, including bribery, government contract fraud,  insider trading, mail fraud, perjury and false declarations, price-fixing,  racketeering, RICO , and stock manipulation among others.

Violent crimes in the U.S. would include arson, assault, battery, child abuse, domestic violence, homicide, mayhem, murder, rape, and robbery among others.

Legally allowed defenses in a criminal case:

• Arguing that the prosecutor failed to prove his or her case
• Arguing innocence
• Claiming temporary or permanent impairment (insanity, influence of drugs or alcohol )
• Self-Defense
• Alibi
• Entrapment
• Age (minor at the time of commission)

Derivative liability: most states do not make any distinction between the criminal liability of crime perpetrators and their accomplices. Punishment can be equal,  for both the perpetrator of a crime, the  accomplice, accessory, or aider and abettor. 

It is wise to speak with a criminal lawyer to evaluate your situation and to ensure that your interests are protected.  Legal advice can save you time, trouble and money and can insure that you are treated fairly.

Criminal Defense Attorney Web Links

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Anderson & Anderson Attorneys, LLP, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Criminal Law, Traffic & DWI, North Carolina - (888) 895-2962

Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers – The California based Arnold Law Firm practices in the areas of denture cream claims, work place accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, auto accidents, wrongful death, product safety concerns, and personal injury.

Arthur M. Blue Law Office, P.A., Criminal Defense lawyers, Carthage & Southern Pines, North Carolina - (910) 947-1500

Austin Felony and Criminal Defense Attorneys – Austin law firm of Minton, Burton, Foster and Collins practices in the areas of personal injury, federal defense, drug offenses, DWI, felony defense, and criminal defense.

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney & Texas DWI Lawyer - Minton, Burton, Foster & Collins represents those accused of felonies and misdemeanor crimes in TX. Free Consultation:(512)476-4873.

Belluck & Fox - New York, NY - Motorcycle Accident Attorneys - U.S. - 1-866-6ACTION

Belluck and Fox - New York Mesothelioma Lawyer / New York City Asbestos Attorneys

Belluck and Fox - New York City Asbestos Attorney / New York Mesothelioma Lawyers

Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyers – Belt Law Firm, P.C. Attorneys: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Prescription Negligence, Workers Compensation, and Business Litigation.

California Injury Lawyers - The Nielsen Law Group provides legal services throughout California for personal injury, workers compensation, social security disability, family law & divorce, DUI, and criminal defense.

Cerebral Palsy Injury - providing CP information for families and those affected by Cerebral Palsy, birth injuries, and medical malpractice; Serving the U.S., Offices in Baltimore MD, Washington DC, Philadelphia PA - 1-888-4-MEDLAW

Charleston, SC Injury Lawyers – Joe Griffth Law Firm: Personal Injury, Accidents, Criminal Defense and Commercial Litigation, South Carolina - (866) 386-6460

Columbia Injury Lawyer – Louthian Law Firm representing victims of personal injury, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and workers compensation throughout South Carolina.

Law Firm of Edward Duke, Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Lapeer, Michigan - (810) 664-2700

Asheville Personal Injury Attorneys - The Elmore Law Firm handling accident claims, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and other serious injury cases. (828)253-1492

Epperly, Follis & Schork, P.C., Personal Injury Lawyers, Richmond, VA - (888) 703-0109

Epperly & Follis, P.C., Personal Injury Lawyers, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Investor Fraud, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights - (888) 703-0109

Garlin Driscoll & Murray, Criminal Defense, Louisville / Boulder, CO - (303) 926-4222

Hatch, Little & Bunn, L.L.C. - Bankruptcy, Criminal/Traffic Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate Administration/Probate, Raleigh, NC - (919) 856-3940

Howard, Stallings, From & Huston, P.A., Commercial & Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Raleigh, NC - (919) 821-7700, New Bern, NC - (919) 633-3006

Homesley, Parker & Wingo, PLLC, Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mooresville, NC - (704) 664-2162

Joe Griffith Law Firm – Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Charleston, South Carolina - (866) 386 – 6460

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer – Frank Jenkins Law Office practices in the areas of wrongful death, car accidents, work related accidents, motorcycle injuries, truck accidents, and social security disability.

Kohn & Rath, Criminal Defense lawyers, Hinesburg, Vermont - (802) 482-2905

Knoxville Injury Lawyer

Kraft & Associates, Criminal Defense Lawyers, Dallas, Texas - (800) 989-9999

Law Office of Brian D. Iton, Family Law, Traffic Law, Real Estate, Englewood Cliffs, Bergen County, NJ - (800) 274-6180.

Lichtenstein, Fishwick & Johnson, PLLC - Criminal Defense Attorneys, Roanoake, VA - (540) 463-6233

David A. Looney Co., LPA, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Traffic Law, Real Estate, Akron, OH - (330) 785-3337

Louisiana Car Accident Lawyer – NBALawFirm.com handles serious personal injury and vehicle accident claim throughout LA including: Baton Rouge and Alexandria. 1-800-256-1050

Maritime Lawyers & Offshore Admiralty Accidents Injury

Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys, Fox Goldblatt and Singer

Missouri Personal Injury Lawyers – Peterson and Associates, P.C. handling accident, medical devices, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, defective products, toxic chemical exposure and prescription drug injury cases.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright - Train Injuries & Accidents, Personal Injury Lawyers, Workers Compensation, Social Security - Scranton / Wilkes-Barre - All of Pennsylvania - (800) 346-7401

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers

Naples / Fort Myers Injury Lawyers - Our experienced team is centrally located in Lee & Collier counties and represents those injured in car accidents, workplace injuries, and other serious injury claims.

NC Speeding Ticket Lawyers