Being charged with violating a criminal law will affect your life. Individuals found to have violated a criminal law whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other penalties in addition to permanently affecting your relation with your family and friends, depreciating your assets and possibly concluding a very fruitful career.

Having a criminal charge does not mean you are guilty. The United States Constitution guarantees, among other rights, that you are innocent until proven guilty. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the prosecution and defense. Hire a professional to represent your rights and personal interests.


Entertainment Professionals

Artists and other members of the entertainment industry tour or travel to support their businesses. These concerns should be addressed with the court before any guilty of nolo contendre plea is tendered and then coordinated with the probation or parole office. Additionally, intellectual property such as your trademarks or copyrights may be subject to forfeiture to pay fines or restitution. You need an attorney experienced in representation of entertainment assets and revenue streams to best protect life’s work.

Remember!

If you have been arrested, or if you are stopped by the police for questioning, remember that your lawyer is the only person you should talk to.

Let’s stress this again.

If you have been arrested, or if you are stopped by the police for questioning, remember that your lawyer is the only person you should talk to.

Law enforcement officers are specifically trained to get people who don't want to talk to talk to them openly. Just politely, but firmly, tell the officers, agents or detectives that you would like to speak with your attorney or to retain an attorney before you can speak with them. Do not answer their questions.

The U.S. Supreme Court allows agents in law enforcement to trick, lie and deceive during the course of their investigations to get the information they want. If you are being investigated for a crime, do not answer any questions the officers, detectives or federal agents ask.

You have the “right to remain silent” and the “right to an attorney”– use those rights!