Sevierville Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Firm Defending Agaisnt Felony and Misdemeanor Charges in Sevierville, TN

Any sort of criminal charge can disrupt your life. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a felony, even being charged with a crime can come with significant consequences. While minor charges like public intoxication or underage drinking are unlikely to cause much lasting harm, they can still be tremendously inconvenient and uncomfortable to deal with. More serious felony charges, like rape and murder, can make you fear for what the rest of your life might look like if you get convicted. No matter what kind of offense you are charged with, you need a Sevierville, TN criminal defense attorney to protect you.

The Baker Law Firm is dedicated to providing strong, effective representation for each client. Attorney Lance K. Baker will take the time to understand your needs and priorities. Each client is different, and there is no routine case. We will carefully review the facts and circumstances of your individual case to identify the best possible criminal defense strategy.

The Consequences of Being Charged With a Crime and How a Lawyer Can Help

In theory, you should not experience any consequences whatsoever until you are proven guilty of the crime you are charged with. In practice, you might start suffering drastic consequences from the moment you are arrested, long before you have a reasonable chance to defend yourself. Innocent people are sometimes arrested, and the police sometimes violate people's civil rights to arrest them.

Some of the consequences you might face even before conviction include:

• Jail time - If you happen to get arrested for something like an assault in a bar or a DUI on a Friday night, you are probably going to have to stay in jail until Monday morning when a judge can see you. If you cannot make bail immediately, you could spend a significant amount of time in jail while waiting for your case to close. We can help you by working with the court to have your bail lowered or arguing that you should be released on your own recognizance.
• Damage to your reputation - Especially if your arrest had "dramatic appeal" or you are charged with quite a serious offense, your reputation could suffer serious damage based on an accusation alone. This is a very common problem for those accused of white-collar crimes, sex crimes, and violent crimes. We can help manage publicity in these situations. If your case is attracting attention, we can work to defend your reputation.
• Asset forfeiture - Law enforcement can seize any assets it suspects you gained through the proceeds of crime as well as any assets it suspects you are using to commit crimes. Forfeiture is very common when someone is accused of drug trafficking or drug manufacturing. No accusation needs to be proven before your money or property is taken. We can help you take action to get your property back.

One of the best ways to protect yourself against these and future consequences is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you in court. Fighting back against your charges is often the best way to reclaim your life after an arrest. If you are found not guilty or even have the seriousness of your charges reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, you may find that in time, your life will go back to normal.

• First-Time DUI
• Multiple DUI
• DUI Resulting in Injury
• Out of State DUI
• DWI
• Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
• Drug Possession
• Kidnapping
• Weapons Violations
• Child Pornography
• Online Solicitation of a Minor
• Federal Crimes
• College Student Crimes
• Juvenile Crimes
• Traffic Violations

Contact a Sevierville, TN Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Baker Law Firm is committed to presenting the best defense possible for every client. To get legal representation in your case, contact us at 865-200-4117 for a complimentary consultation.