Criminal Defense Colorado Overview
"You deserve to have an attorney who
believes in you and who will devote their time and energy to getting you
the best result possible. You deserve an attorney who will tell you
the truth, fight for your rights and who has the training and experience
to take a case to trial. I have handled thousands of criminal cases.
My past experiences are the foundation upon which I can help you defend
your case. And, you deserve an attorney who cares about you."
Miller Leonard
Getting
arrested is no way to start your day, or promote your career any time
soon. Getting arrested is one of the most stressful events that will
ever happen in anyone’s life. At Miller Leonard, PC, we know what this
feels like and strive to be there for you right from day one of your
journey through the criminal court system.
Perhaps you’ve just
been arrested because someone lodged a complaint against you. There
appeared to be enough of a reason for your arrest to be ordered to
answer whatever those charges may be. While you were being arrested, you
were read your rights and one of those rights was the right to call an
attorney. Even though you are likely badly rattled, take advantage of
that right and immediately make a call to Miller Leonard, PC.
At
Miller Leonard, PC, this is our guarantee to you, quality representation
when you need us the most. Mr. Leonard has over 12 years as a
practicing attorney. His background in criminal law is extensive
including stints as a former State Public Defender, State Prosecuting
Attorney, and a former Special Assistant United States Attorney. This
background allows Mr. Leonard a first-hand view of how the state
criminal system works.
The first thing to remember when you are
arrested is that no matter what, you are still presumed innocent until
proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. This is the
whole foundation of criminal law. It doesn’t matter what you have been
charged with, or what evidence there is to possibly support those
charges, you have the right and the chance to call all of it into
dispute and make the government prove their charge(s).
This isn’t
something that you should attempt to do on your own. You will
definitely need the services of a seasoned Colorado state criminal
defense lawyer. At Miller Leonard, PC, we will evaluate the evidence on
hand and then devise a strategy to defend you should the time come to be
called into court. There is the possibility that the charges may be
thrown out, depending on what we make of the evidence, how you were
arrested and other matters. Never assume that just because you have been
arrested that you don’t have rights any longer.
A state criminal
defense lawyer can access you at any time, even when you happen to be
in jail. While the law does tend to vary from State to State, it does
guarantee you the right to speak to your attorney no matter what you may
have been charged with. You should also be aware that your lawyer needs
to be present during the interview after you have been arrested. The
lawyer’s presence is because you may inadvertently say something that
will come back to haunt you later and wind up being used by the
prosecution to you detriment.
Do not talk to the Police or any agent of the government unless and until you have retained the services of an attorney!At
Miller Leonard, PC, we provide you with a copy of the complaint laid
against you and all evidence that supports the charges. We don’t stop
there. We collect evidence that disputes your charges and may even hire
an investigator to check these facts out. We develop a theory of your
case and we use the case theory to develop a theme for your case.
Regardless
of whether you choose to go to trial or take a plea bargain, it is
crucial to have a central theme to your defense. Whether arguing to a
jury for an acquittal, or arguing to the Court for a lesser sentence,
don’t you want your information to be presented in a concise, easily
understood presentation?
At Miller Leonard, PC you are advised of
your options. Mr. Leonard has years of experience as a trial lawyer and
will take your case to trial if that is your desire. The ability to try
a case also helps you if you determine that you want a plea bargain.
Mr. Leonard can negotiate on your behalf with the prosecuting attorney,
but keep in mind that none of this happens without your explicit
consent.
Your freedom and liberty are our specific goals, as
nothing is to be cherished more than the right of freedom. Hiring a good
Colorado state criminal defense attorney will ensure you have a fair
and equitable chance at justice being served.
