Have prosecutors in Manitowoc County charged you with a crime? While facing the criminal justice system can seem scary and stressful, you don’t have to deal with your criminal case alone. Instead, turn to a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney serving Manitowoc from J. Kippa Law, LLC, for an initial case evaluation to discuss your options for favorably resolving your charges.
Depending on the type of offense prosecutors have charged you with, you may have various factual and legal defenses against the state’s case. Common defense strategies pursued in criminal cases include:
Lack of intent: A defendant may contend that the evidence fails to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they acted with the mental culpability required by the charged statute, such as having acted willfully, knowingly, or recklessly.
Mistaken identity: Defendants may challenge the reliability of a victim’s or eyewitness’s identification of the defendant as the perpetrator of the crime by highlighting factors that could have adversely affected the victim’s/eyewitness’s view or show that police used improperly suggestive techniques during a show-up/line-up or photo array.
Alibi: A defendant may deny having committed the charged crime by presenting evidence to prove they were elsewhere when the alleged crime occurred and thus could not have committed it.
Lack of possession: In drug and weapons cases, a defendant may deny having actual or constructive possession of the drugs or weapons.
Consent: Defendants facing sex charges may assert that the alleged victim validly consented to sexual activity.
Challenging the reliability of forensic evidence: In cases involving forensic evidence like fingerprints or DNA, a defendant may contest the reliability of the prosecution’s forensic testing.
Alleging constitutional violations: Defendants may seek to exclude evidence from the prosecution’s case by alleging that investigators violated a defendant’s constitutional rights in obtaining that evidence through a search, wiretap/data intercept, or interrogation.
A criminal conviction can have various short- and long-term consequences for defendants. First, a conviction will result in a criminal sentence that may impose penalties like probation, jail/prison time, fines, and restitution obligations. The potential sentence for a crime will depend on the nature and grading of the offense, with felony offenses imposing longer incarceration terms and higher fines than misdemeanor offenses.
Some crimes may have other collateral consequences beyond a sentence, such as losing firearm rights or imposing a sex offender registration requirement. Various crimes can also disqualify defendants from specific jobs or government benefits.
Finally, a criminal conviction will result in a person having a record that may appear during background checks. The stigma of a criminal record can make it challenging for defendants to resume their lives after serving their sentence to obtain housing, employment, or education opportunities.
Because a criminal conviction can have long-lasting consequences, turn to a criminal defense attorney from J. Kippa Law, LLC, as soon as possible after an arrest to give yourself the best chance at a favorable resolution to your case.
After an arrest in Manitowoc County, your choice of legal representation can make a difference in the outcome of your prosecution. Don’t leave your freedom, reputation, and future to chance. Turn to the legal team at J. Kippa Law, LLC, to guide you through the criminal justice process and advocate for your rights and interests because:
Our attorneys have years of legal experience, including extensive work in criminal litigation as both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Having seen both sides of the criminal courtroom gives our team critical insights into preparing effective defense strategies.
We put in the time necessary to thoroughly analyze your case and identify potential case strategies. We also ensure you understand what to expect during a criminal prosecution and have the information to make critical decisions throughout your case.
Our firm genuinely cares about you and helps you find the light at the end of the tunnel. We will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome to your charges, whether that means negotiating a favorable plea deal or advocating on your behalf at trial when you choose to assert your innocence.
At J. Kippa Law, LLC, our legal team represents clients facing criminal charges in Manitowoc, such as:
Property crimes: Our firm helps clients resolve property offenses like arson, burglary, vehicle theft, larceny, vandalism, and shoplifting.
Drug crimes: We assist clients charged with controlled substance offenses, including simple possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, and drug trafficking.
Sex crimes: Examples of sex offense cases we handle include rape, prostitution-related offenses, and online sex crimes like solicitation of minors and child prostitution.
Domestic violence: Our firm defends clients charged with domestic abuse/violence crimes, such as assault, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking.
Juvenile offenses: We advocate for young people in the juvenile justice system accused of conduct that, if committed by an adult, would constitute crimes.
Ordinance violations: Our firm helps clients resolve citations or criminal charges arising from violations of local ordinances, including traffic offenses, noise violations, and curfew violations for minors.
DUI: Our legal team represents drivers facing first-time and multiple OWI-DUI offenses.
Let a dedicated, compassionate criminal defense lawyer from J. Kippa Law, LLC, help you resolve your criminal charges in Manitowoc by:
Independently investigating your charges to obtain all available evidence since the prosecution won’t look for evidence favorable to your case
Reviewing the facts and circumstances of your case to determine whether you may have viable defense strategies
Helping you understand your charges and the possible outcomes so you can make well-informed decisions about your rights and options
Vigorously contesting the prosecution’s case pretrial to pursue a reduction or dismissal of your charges or weaken the state’s case before trial
Pursuing a favorable outcome, whether by negotiating a plea agreement or advocating on your behalf at trial to assert your innocence or challenge the prosecution’s charges
If the police in Manitowoc have arrested you for an offense, don’t wait to speak with a criminal defense lawyer about your legal options for resolving your charges. Contact J. Kippa Law, LLC today for a confidential consultation to learn how our firm will fight to protect your rights, reputation, and future from the consequences of a criminal arrest or conviction.
After an arrest in Manitowoc, talk to a criminal defense attorney about your options at our law office at 133 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911. To reach our office:
From the North:
Take US-41 S toward Appleton. Exit at WI-47 S/N Richmond St and continue south. Turn left onto E College Avenue. Proceed to 133 E College Avenue, which will be on your right.
From the South:
Take US-41 N toward Appleton. Exit at WI-47 S/N Richmond St and continue south. Turn left onto E College Avenue. Proceed to 133 E College Avenue, which will be on your right.
From the East:
Take WI-441 N toward Appleton. Exit onto E College Avenue and turn left to head west. Continue to 133 E College Avenue, which will be on your left.
From the West:
Take WI-96 E toward Appleton. Continue onto W College Avenue and proceed through downtown to 133 E College Avenue, which will be on your right.
