Connecticut Federal Indictment Attorney
Before you are charged: You may know that you are the subject of a criminal or regulatory investigation long before charges are brought. Hiring experienced legal counsel at this investigatory stage is crucial. A law enforcement agent may try to convince you that cooperation is in your best interest. Your only answer to the agent should be, "let me discuss that with my lawyer and he or she will get in touch with you."
Sometimes early cooperation can eliminate the potential for charges. However, in other instances, early cooperation may limit your options. Wenc Law Offices has a wealth of experience representing clients in the investigatory stage of criminal matters whether it is pre-indictment negotiations, grand jury practice, cooperation agreements, or placement in a pretrial diversionary program.
After you are charged: Effective legal representation is important at every stage in a criminal prosecution. If your lawyer knows that charges are expected, he may be able to negotiate a self-surrender. Other key phases where you will need the services of an experienced lawyer like David include:
The bond hearing: After you are indicted, the court will conduct a bond hearing. You will want a lawyer to effectively advocate for you at this stage where your freedom pending trial is at stake.
Challenging a search warrant: Your attorney may help you attack a search warrant that was improperly based on an illegal wiretap or other wrongful police practice that resulted in the seizure of evidence. A successful challenge to a search warrant can be instrumental in achieving a favorable result.
Federal Trials: Vigorous and effective representation at trial is a key part of protection of your rights. Wenc Law Offices has extensive experience trying cases before juries in Connecticut and Massachusetts in both state and federal courts. We pursue success in each case we accept.
Federal Plea and Sentencing Mitigation: After a conviction, you still have options. We are well versed in plea negotiation, sentencing mitigation, direct appeals, and motions for a new trial.
Appeal: Even after conviction and sentencing, there are avenues for improving the result. Mistakes made by the trial judge can be corrected on appeal. Changes in the law since your trial may give you additional rights. We handle direct appeals, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction relief.
Contact our office via e-mail or call 860-254-4157 (toll free 888-329-9150) today to schedule an appointment.