Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, do not speak to the police at all. Anything you say could sound like a confession, and they will use it against you. I am criminal defense attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I can respond to your concerns right away and make sure you do everything possible to protect your rights. From drunk driving to violent crimes, make sure you speak to an attorney first.
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There are a number of steps involved in any criminal defense, but every case begins with a preliminary hearing. This is the most important step, because it is the first time police will testify in court. I will make sure you are prepared, because cases can be won and lost here.
You have to be especially careful in some cases, such as drug and theft crimes, when there is a witness who is not a police officer. You may want to postpone the hearing in order to have a photo array shown to the person, so they do not just stand at the hearing and assume the accused is the same person they saw at the incident. Small details like this can end up having a big impact on your case.
It is also important to thoroughly review the evidence gathered by the prosecution. If the police acted improperly and gathered evidence illegally, the prosecution cannot use that evidence. I will put the same effort into your preliminary hearing, no matter what type of charges you may face:
- First-time DUI arrests
- Second and subsequent DUI arrests
- Homicide and assault by DUI
- Underage drinking
- Simple drug possession
- Sales and trafficking of narcotics
- Homicide, aggravated assault and other violent crimes
- Domestic violence
- Theft, burglary and robbery
- Firearm and weapons offenses
- Internet and sex crimes
- Probation and parole violations and detainers
- Bench warrants and bail hearings
- Juvenile crimes
- Expungement
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Whatever criminal law issue you may have, I know how to simplify the process and protect your rights aggressively. Available by appointment at any time, I take calls every day from nine to nine, and I make jail visits as well. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation.
