Mt Lebanon Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mt Lebanon Criminal Defense Attorney

Facing criminal charges can feel both overwhelming and terrifying. When you find yourself in police custody, a multitude of thoughts might run through your head. Are you going to jail? What will this mean for your loved ones? Whether you have been arrested on drug charges along Route 18 or have been accused of assault stemming from a misunderstanding in Bird Park, a Mt Lebanon criminal defense lawyer has your back.

Exceptional Legal Service From Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law

For the last 40 years, the team at the offices of Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law has been providing stringent criminal defense to clients across the greater Pittsburgh area. We are firm believers in providing competent and aggressive defense for those accused of a myriad of crimes. Our team is ready to come alongside you, listen to your side of the story, protect your rights, and ultimately defend you in order to seek a charge reduction or complete case dismissal.

Criminal Cases We Handle

On average, nearly 100 criminal arrests are handled by the Allegheny County Jail every day. Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law knows how to defend these cases with a strategic and unyielding approach that you can trust.

When you work with our attorneys, you can gain the confidence that comes with knowing you have the right defense team on your side. At Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law, we are here to defend individuals across Mt Lebanon and the greater Pittsburgh area in the following cases:

• Murder.
• DUI charges.
• Drug crimes, such as possession, trafficking, or distribution.
• Gun crimes.
• Theft or robbery.
• Violent crimes, like manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and aggravated assault.
• Assault.

If you have been charged with any of these crimes, it is imperative that you reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. At Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law, we are here to use the criminal justice system to your advantage. Nearly 90% of felony cases do not progress to a court trial, meaning that we can do everything in our power to seek a charge reduction or a complete dismissal of your case altogether.

How a Criminal Charge Can Impact Your Life

Whether you are convicted or not, simply being charged with a criminal act can have a major impact on your life. One of the main priorities of our team is to present all the facts of the case in as competent and effective a manner as possible, so that we can try and have your case dismissed before it even goes to court.

Beyond the typical legal penalties of criminal convictions, such as jail or prison time, fines, victim restitution payments, probation, and being assigned a personal criminal record, a criminal conviction can also harm your personal life in a wide variety of ways. These include:

• Future housing opportunities. Many landlords will likely process background checks when determining who they will let rent their property. This can cause issues if you have been convicted of a crime, as this conviction will show up on your background check. If the crime is a lower-level offense, it will likely not hurt your ability to secure housing. However, if it is a more serious offense, such as a felony, it will hurt your chances.
• Future employment. Following a criminal conviction, finding employment can feel almost impossible. In fact, there is a 30% unemployment rate for felons reentering society after serving out their sentence.
• Loss of loved ones. There is a certain stigma that can be associated with people convicted of a crime. Even minor offenses can lead your friends and family to want to distance themselves from you. While not everyone who has ever been convicted of a crime will lose their relationships with friends and family, many can, and it can be incredibly challenging to keep people in your life following a felony conviction, especially.
• Loss of driver’s license. Depending on the nature of your conviction, you may find that your driver’s license is either revoked or suspended. This can make it difficult to secure employment and can also place unnecessary strain on the relationships you share with loved ones, as you may need to start leaning on these individuals for rides to appointments, work, or the grocery store.
• Loss of civil rights. You may also lose some of your civil rights, depending on the nature and severity of your criminal charge. For example, those convicted of a felony crime will likely lose their right to purchase, own, or bear a firearm. You may also lose your right to vote, run for public office, or obtain certain government benefits or financial aid.
• Mental health issues. When a convicted individual reenters society after serving out their sentence, they are at a 28.9% increased risk for developing depression or other similar mental health issues like anxiety.

If you have been charged with a crime, you still have time. Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law is here to stand in the gap between you and a criminal conviction and do whatever is necessary to ensure you and your rights are protected.

Why Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law?

When you choose to work with Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law, we are here to listen to your side of the charges and do whatever is in our power to gather as much information as possible. We can also collect evidence that may reveal any civil rights violations, and work to have your charges dropped or reduced wherever possible. We can handle all aspects of your case, from your initial arrest and interrogation to negotiating with the prosecution to a court trial.

Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer from Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law Today

A criminal conviction in Mt Lebanon can lead to severe consequences and harm to your personal and professional reputation. For these reasons, you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Reach out to the offices of Louis W. Emmi Attorney at Law to schedule your free consultation and learn about your legal options. If you are unable to come into our offices, we are also available to schedule a Zoom or FaceTime call.