Darien Criminal Defense Lawyer
Darien’s population was nearly 2,000 in 2010; this is an increase by 14% from the recorded census for Darien in 2000. While the population is smaller than other communities, Darien still sees a number of crimes. In addition, the growing population could indicate there will be a future increase in crime. Larger cities are known to have higher crime rates. This is just a consequence of the additional people. For Darien, the city saw 13 theft-related crimes in 2007. In addition, there are 16 registered sex offenders living within the city according to statistics from 2011.
Crime does occur in the city, and if you were arrested and charged with a criminal offense take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Many other individuals have been charged with crimes. Sometimes good people just make bad decisions. You should not be embarrassed by your charges or be fearful of the future. There are people who want to reach out and assist you during this difficult time.
Schneider Lerch, LLC provides representation for those who need it most. The firm offers confidential services and strong defense. Please feel free to contact the office if you have any additional questions or would like to arrange a consultation.
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Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Dismissed State Court: Endangering a Child while DUI
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Returned to Probation State Court: Probation Violation
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Dismissed State Court: Suspended License
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Dismissed State Court: Taillight Violation
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Dismissed Superior Court: Carrying Weapon within School Areas (Felony)
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Dismissed Superior Court: Terroristic Threats (2 Counts)
At Schneider Lerch, LLC, you have an entire legal team on your side when dealing with serious criminal matters. We are ready to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
DUI Representation
In addition to representation for criminal offenses such as violent crimes and internet crimes, the firm also can provide legal counsel for individuals who have received a charge of driving under the influence. Many people are unaware that DUI is in fact a criminal offense. For a basic first offense DUI, the state considers the crime a misdemeanor. Driving while intoxicated can also be considered a felony offense if an accident or death was involved or if the alleged offender has had prior convictions of DUI. An attorney at the firm can assist you throughout the hearing and trial process. There are certain strategies that one can use to defend against a DUI conviction. Depending on your circumstance the firm may decide to pursue one of the following defense strategies.
- The police may not have had probable cause to pull you over. In order for an officer to make an arrest, he or she has to have “probable cause” or that the evidence must strongly point toward the fact that you had been drinking or driving. Without probable cause an arrest may not hold up in court.
- The field sobriety tests were not given properly. There are many different ways for the field sobriety tests to go wrong. First, the tests administered may not have been standardized. Non-standardized tests have much higher error rates. The individual also given the tests may not have passed due to factors like age, health, environmental conditions, and footwear.
- Your blood alcohol level (BAC) is rising. This is a phenomenon that happens when you have been drinking. It takes about an hour for the alcohol to completely absorb in the blood stream. An hour after you drink your BAC is at the highest level. If you had a drink prior to driving your BAC may have been at the legal limit when you drove. But when the officer pulls you over and takes you into the station for a blood or breath test, your BAC may have risen due to the time lapse.
Results Come With the Right Experience
Reasons to Hire Schneider Lerch, LLC
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Misdemeanor & Felony ChargesNo matter high how the stakes may be, there is nothing that our defense attorneys cannot handle.
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Former ProsecutorWorking as a prosecutor gave Attorney Schneider valuable insight into how to develop and prosecute cases.
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Trial AttorneysOur seasoned attorneys have handled thousands of trials. Their knowledge and experience have proven to be successful in the courtroom.
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Over 40 Years of Combined ExperienceWith many years of dedicated criminal law experience, our attorneys know the main concerns many people have when they're in this situation.