If you have been arrested for drunk driving or for drug-related offenses in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, it is crucial that you discuss your case with an experienced and trusted local attorney--as soon as possible. The criminal law system is quite complex, and many factors affect the kind of charges that may be filed against you, the penalties that you may face if convicted, and even the likelihood of your getting out of jail pending trial. The sooner a dedicated defense attorney becomes involved, the sooner he can start to protect your rights.

At the outset, an experienced attorney can help you understand key aspects of the criminal law process, such as

• the various types of charges that have been filed or may yet be filed against you
• what the government would have to do in order to prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt"
• the comparative benefits and drawbacks of trials and negotiated pleas
• the distinctions between various types of pleas, and the different effects of potential pleas
• the penalties that you may be facing
• the steps that you will need to take if you are convicted and decide to appeal the conviction.

A defendant in a criminal case must make key strategic decisions about his or her own defense--and good decisions depend on good information.

An experienced criminal defense attorney will then work to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed, negotiating with the district attorney and seeking to suppress any evidence against you that may have been improperly obtained.

If your child was the one arrested, he or she is facing the juvenile court system--a different system with somewhat different rules, procedures, and goals. You will need an attorney familiar with the intricacies of Pennsylvania's juvenile court system.

For a free confidential consultation about your criminal defense needs, contact Fairless Hills attorney John M. Kenney today. Mr. Kenney focuses on

• DUI Defense
• Drug Charges
• Juvenile Law

Attorney John M. Kenney has represented clients in Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Mercer County for over 25 years. He is familiar with the local judges and district attorneys, as well as with the outcome of Pennsylvania criminal cases that may be similar to yours. He is honest and straightforward in his assessment of each client's case, and he is ready to investigate the circumstances of your case, negotiate on your behalf, and effectively represent you (or your child) in court, if necessary.

For a free confidential consultation, please call (215) 547-3031 or fill out and submit our online "Contact Us" form.