Knoxville, Tennessee Felony Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Felony Defense Attorney Defending Clients in Knoxville, TN

Felony charges are always serious, and they have the potential to be life-altering. Felonies carry more than a year of prison time, although probation or a shorter sentence may be possible in some cases if your case is well-handled by a skilled attorney. However, the consequences of a felony conviction can be lifelong regardless of the sentence you are given. People who hold professional licenses, like nurses and teachers, may lose their careers due to a felony conviction. Anyone with a felony on their record may struggle to find adequate employment or good housing. If you are up against felony charges, you need a reputable criminal defense attorney to represent you.

Attorney Lance K. Baker has been recognized for his outstanding criminal defense work. Our team is committed to presenting the best defense possible for every client we represent. We will work to protect by fighting for acquittal at trial, negotiating to have your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, or using pretrial motions to have important evidence suppressed.

Knoxville, TN Criminal Defense Lawyer for Serious Felony Charges

We can assist with even the most serious felony cases. We can help if you are accused of:

• DUI with injury - Hurting someone while driving drunk is a serious matter. The court will consider that you could have caused a death just as easily.
• Kidnapping - Kidnapping in Tennessee means unlawfully restricting someone's movement in a way that puts them in danger of bodily harm. The crime is more serious if a weapon was allegedly involved.
• Burglary - The definition of burglary is not limited to breaking into a residence to steal valuables. You could be charged with burglary for entering any building or vehicle with the intention of stealing, assaulting someone, or committing any other felony once inside.
• Felony assault - Assault may be charged as a felony if you allegedly used or threatened to use a weapon, if the allaged victim was seriously injured, or if you allegedly prevented the victim from breathing.
• Felony domestic violence - Domestic violence can be elevated to a felony for the same reasons assault can. Felony charges may also apply for a third domestic violence offense against a romantic partner or a minor.
• Drug possession - Possessing even small amounts of certain substances is a felony offense.
• Drug trafficking - Even distributing a small amount of drugs without charging for them may be considered trafficking.
• Drug manufacturing - Producing, preparing, or cultivating illicit substances, including cannabis, is a felony.
• Child pornography - Felony charges may apply if a person is accused of possessing images or videos of a child engaged in a sexual performance. The offense is more serious if you were allegeldy involved in the production of this material.
• Online solicitation - Having a sexual discussion with a minor or encouraging a minor to carry out an act that would be a sex crime is a felony, even if you did not try to meet with the minor in person.
• Sexual assault - This offense, also known as sexual battery, involves making sexual contact with a person without their consent.
• Rape - Engaging in sexual penetration with someone who did not or could not consent is a serious felony.
• Murder - Murder and manslaughter both involve the killing of another person. If the killing was allegedly intentional, you would likely be charged with murder. Manslaughter refers to killings that are unintentional but were the result of reckless or negligent conduct.

Contact a Knoxville, TN Felony Defense Attorney

The Baker Law Firm provides aggressive and strategic representation to people charged with felony offenses. If you have been arrested on felony charges, contact us at 865-200-4117 for a complimentary consultation.