St. Louis Criminal Defense Attorney

Defending Your Rights in St. Louis

Being arrested for a crime may be one of the most frightening and stressful experiences you will ever live through, and the consequences of this situation could have a major impact on your future. If you are convicted, your career and reputation will suffer, and your life may never be the same again. You deserve to have a St. Louis criminal defense attorney on your side, guiding you through this difficult time and fighting to defend your rights. Since the day he graduated from law school, Attorney Brent Labovitz has been practicing nothing but criminal defense, beginning his career at a highly respected law firm in Chicago, where he earned valuable experience from veteran attorneys.

Returning to his home state, he began work for the Missouri Public Defender's Office, acting as lead counsel on hundreds of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. This experience gave him an understanding of the criminal process far beyond that of most lawyers, and he knows how to effectively negotiate with prosecutors for a more favorable plea bargain, as well as preparing your case for trial if that is what it takes to achieve the best possible outcome. When you face criminal charges, you are labeled as a suspect, a culprit or a perpetrator, but when you come to the firm, you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve at this difficult time.

It is crucial that you retain representation as early as possible, whether there is a warrant for your arrest or if you have already been charged with a violent crime, a theft crime or a drug crime such as possession of marijuana. Do not make the mistake of thinking that by being cooperative and telling investigators what they want to know you will receive leniency. The police are not on your side, and everything they do is geared towards having you convicted. If you are called in to discuss an investigation into an internet crime, a white collar crime or a federal crime such as trafficking, you should refer the investigator to speak with your attorney. You can insist on having your attorney present at all times when speaking with the police, including after an arrest for DWI, probation violations or domestic violence.

Criminal Lawyer in St. Louis

Your attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor to seek a reduction in the sentence, as well as investigating the evidence to determine whether there is sufficient proof to have you convicted. For example, if you have been arrested for drinking and driving, it is possible that there were errors with the field sobriety tests which would invalidate the test results. Even a multiple/felony DWI charge could be dropped if the evidence is unreliable. Every case is unique, and your attorney will evaluate all options for having the charges dropped or having you fully exonerated.

Whether you face a DWI license suspension, fines for traffic offenses or if you are at risk of receiving a serious penalty for weapons offenses, violating an order of protection or a sex crime such as rape, you must take action now to avoid conviction. Your attorney will stand by you as the case progresses, including helping you seek early probation termination or an expungement in the event that you have already been convicted.

As soon as possible after your arrest, contact a St. Louis criminal defense lawyer for a confidential consultation about your rights and your options for defense.