Jeffersonville, IN, Criminal Defense Lawyer

Get Legal Help if You Have Been Accused of a Crime

If you have been arrested and accused of a crime, you need all the help you can get. As soon as you are charged with a crime in Indiana, the prosecution starts to obtain evidence and build a case against you. If you are convicted of the charges, 你将不得不处理可能对你的余生产生负面影响的严重后果. Not only will you face fines, probation, and jail time, you will have a permanent criminal record that can damage your family and relationships, ruin prospects for education and a career, and keep you from obtaining benefits such as a student loan, a professional license, and housing and immigration benefits.

This is not something you want to fight on your own. To protect your rights and your freedom, 向经验丰富的刑事辩护律师寻求帮助，他们知道如何处理你的案件，以增加有利结果的机会.

Church Langdon Lopp Banet律师事务所（CLLB）的杰斐逊维尔刑事辩护律师熟悉法庭, the intricacies of the criminal justice system, and the tactics prosecutors use to get a conviction. The sooner you contact us, 我们就能越早开始为你辩护防止你犯可能对你不利的错误. We provide support all through the criminal defense process, communicate with you and keep you informed, and aggressively fight for your rights and your freedom. 

Call us today to get started building the best defense possible.

Why Choose Our Jeffersonville, Indiana, Criminal Defense Lawyer

Choosing a criminal attorney can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. 重要的是要找一位有处理印第安纳州刑事司法系统和当地法院经验的律师, as well as the skills, resources, and court presence to fight for the results you need. Here are some reasons why we feel our CLLB criminal defense attorneys in Jeffersonville, IN, are your best choice:

• We have the necessary experience. 我们在杰斐逊维尔的律师已经成功地为客户辩护了轻罪和重罪指控，从酒后驾车和毒品犯罪到抢劫和占有赃物. Attorney Marc Tawfik’s focus is on trial work and criminal defense.
• We have built relationships with judges, prosecutors, and court personnel, 因此，要知道如何与他们合作，并能够预测和应对在辩护过程中可能出现的挑战.
• We provide a personalized approach to each client. We understand that every criminal case is unique, and we treat you with the individual attention you deserve.
• We know how to investigate and build your case.  Our attorneys take the time to thoroughly investigate the details surrounding your case, gathering evidence, such as from crime scene photos and videos, laboratory and police reports, and interviews with witnesses to build a strong defense. 
• We know how to negotiate and plea bargain. Our attorneys can work with prosecutors to explore alternatives to trial, such as reduced charges or plea bargains, when appropriate and desired.
• We know how to advocate for you in the courtroom. If your case does proceed to trial, we will vigorously fight for your rights, present a compelling defense, challenge the prosecution’s evidence, and cross-examine witnesses to cast doubt on their credibility.

How Our Criminal Defense Attorneys in Jeffersonville Work for You

尽管法律规定在排除合理怀疑前你是无辜的, once accused, people are often treated as if already convicted. The prosecution wants to get a conviction, 并将利用所有可能的证据来支持其主张并尽量减少被告的宪法权利来实现这一目标. When you retain our Jeffersonville criminal defense attorneys, 我们将立即开始工作，确保你受到保护，你的权利不受侵犯.  We will:

• Meet with you to hear your version of why you are accused of the alleged crime
• Determine the best way to respond to charges and handle the accusations
• Inform you of your rights and ensure police and prosecutors adhere to proper procedures
• 防止你犯许多粗心的被告常犯的错误，防止你说或做任何会对你的案件产生负面影响的事情
• Appear in court on your behalf and take care of bail and arraignment
• Build a strong defense by examining the crime scene, gathering evidence to show your innocence, interviewing witnesses, examining police reports, and looking for weaknesses and mistakes in the prosecutor’s case
• 与检察官谈判，并处理认罪交易，以减轻指控或撤销指控
• 把你的案子带到法庭上，为你辩护，让陪审团相信有合理的怀疑你犯了罪
• File an appeal if necessary.

At Church Langdon Lopp Banet Law, we believe you deserve strong legal representation, no matter what type of charges you are facing. Our Jeffersonville criminal defense attorneys will strive to negotiate a plea bargain agreement that may allow you to avoid jail time, or at least reduce it, if you feel that is your best option. If you go to trial, we can tell your side of the story to the judge and jury, expose the prosecution’s case and witnesses as unreliable and untrustworthy, and provide evidence as to why there should be reasonable doubt.

Jeffersonville Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Your Rights

美国和印第安纳州都为因涉嫌犯罪或犯罪而被逮捕和拘留审问的个人提供宪法保护. 你的首要权利之一是要求一位律师，他可以确保你得到适当的对待，并帮助你避免犯错误，这可以给检察官一个更好的案子. Important rights you should be aware of include:

• 宣读你的米兰达权利告诉你你有权保持沉默不回答问题并且知道你所说的一切都将成为呈堂证供.
• To be shown an arrest warrant authorizing arrest and told what the criminal charges are. 如果警察获得搜查令，他们在法律上被允许搜查你的家或你的财产. 只有当警察有充分的理由相信你犯了罪，你才可以在没有逮捕证的情况下被逮捕.
• To call your attorney or family.
• To have an attorney present during questioning or a line up.
• To have the court appoint an attorney if you cannot afford one. 
• To have reasonable bail and a speedy trial.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. constitution 规定了不受政府强迫自证其罪的权利，以及对同一刑事罪行不受多重起诉或多重惩罚的权利.

The Sixth Amendment provides the right to refuse to testify, and the opportunity to see, hear, and confront the witnesses against you.

我们的杰斐逊维尔刑事辩护律师知道如何捍卫你的权利，并利用任何违法行为来帮助你的案件. 证据的获取和处理必须经过一个既定的占有链. 如果我们通过调查确定证据被不当获取或处理, we may be able to have it excluded from consideration. 我们设计一个辩护策略来保护您的合法权利，并寻找可能导致指控被撤销或减少的法律论据.

Criminal Defense Lawyers Handling Felonies and Misdemeanors

Crimes in Indiana are categorized as misdemeanors or felonies, with felonies being more serious and having greater punishments and fines. However, 即使是轻微的轻罪也会给你留下犯罪记录，限制你的生活.

Felony Offenses

In Indiana, a felony is any crime that carries a penalty of more than one year in prison and up to life imprisonment or the death penalty; it is the most serious crime you can be charged with. Under Indiana Code Title 33, conviction of a felony means time in prison, supervised probation, fines, and a black mark that will prevent hiring you for most professional jobs. Most felonies in Indiana are designated as Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, with murder and level 1 the most serious offenses.

Each felony level specifies a sentencing range, plus an advisory sentence that serves as a guideline, and there are possible fines of up to $10,000 for a felony conviction.  谋杀会带来三种可能的判决——固定的45至55年监禁, a life sentence without parole, or the death penalty. Level 1 felonies are punishable by 20 to 40 years’ imprisonment, while Level 6 felonies carry a sentence of 6 months to 2 ½ years’ imprisonment.

Misdemeanor Offenses

Misdemeanors are considered less severe than a felony, but still should be taken seriously as conviction may also bring a criminal record, a jail sentence, and hefty fines. In Indiana, 轻罪是指最高可判处一年监禁并被列为a类的犯罪行为, B, or C, with Class A the most serious. 

Sentences for Misdemeanors in Indiana are:

• Class A misdemeanor: 0 to 365 days in jail
• Class B misdemeanor: 0 to 180 days in jail
• Class C misdemeanor: 0 to 60 days in jail.

Call our Criminal Defense Attorneys in Jeffersonville, Indiana, for Help 

Navigating the Indiana court system can be complex, with various local rules and procedures that can significantly impact your case. At Church Langdon Lopp Banet Law, 我们了解当地法院和印第安纳州法律体系的细微差别，这使我们能够预测并解决您在辩护过程中可能出现的潜在挑战. 这让我们有优势根据犯罪和审理你案件的特定司法管辖区制定强有力的辩护策略.

你只有一次机会展示你最好的一面，并在你的辩护中做出最有力的论点, 因此，将你的辩护委托给一位知识渊博、经验丰富的刑事辩护律师是至关重要的，他可以预测检察官的行动，并有效地反驳检察官的论点. 我们的杰斐逊维尔刑事律师将尽一切努力使您的案件取得成功, whether negotiating a favorable plea agreement or achieving a not-guilty verdict at trial.

今天致电（812）725-8224开始，让我们为您的权利和自由而战.

Attorney Marc Tawfik

Marc is a Kentucky native, having lived and worked in the state the majority of his life. He is a licensed attorney in Kentucky and Indiana, and his focus is on trial work, including civil litigation and criminal defense. He has represented a wide variety of clients, and he is committed to putting his clients’ needs first. [ Attorney Bio ]