If you suspect you are being investigated for a crime or have been arrested and accused of a crime you are very likely to feel anxious and alone. Those feelings when combined with the pressure of being interrogated by a law enforcement officer, who makes you believe that he or she wants to “help” you, very often results in the accused doing the exact opposite of what you should do, the cooperate with law enforcement and often confess. The consequences of such an investigation can change your life forever and the criminal justice system is difficult to negotiate without a good attorney by your side.

You should never allow a law enforcement officer to “interview” you without a good criminal defense attorney by your side. Let my office help you navigate through the criminal justice system with aggressive and effective techniques of criminal defense that allow me to protect your rights and obtain the best possible results.

There are also those facing criminal charges arising from misunderstandings or even allegations that are outright false. Be skeptical of any lawyer who implies that they can simply make something “go away”. By the time criminal charges are filed the Prosecuting Attorney is already convinced they have of the evidence necessary to convict you of that crime. A Prosecuting Attorney will not simply dismiss a charge or reduce a serious charge to a less serious charge just because an attorney asks them to. You attorney must put forth the effort and the work needed to convince the Prosecuting Attorney, the Judge, and/or the Jury that evidence in support of your charge is not as simple and clear cut as they first thought.

Michael Kruse started his career as a prosecuting attorney and now has over 25 years of being on the defense side of the criminal justice system. Michael has tried over twenty (20) jury trials and thousands of judge tried cases. Michael will use effective strategies and techniques that have helped achieve success for his clients. Our criminal defense lawyers focus on thorough investigation and in-depth research. Our defense attorneys have previous experience working as police officers and state prosecutors, giving our clients a needed advantage during plea negotiations and at trial.

Our office will educate you about the laws concerning your criminal charges and help you understand your rights and legal options. Whether you have been accused of a misdemeanor or felony your personal freedom can be adversely impacted, even a seemingly minor misdemeanor offense can result in harsh penalties and life altering consequences.

Make the smart choice and call my office today.