Grand Rapids Police Officer Defense Lawyer

Legal Support During Each Step of the Investigation Process

An experienced police defense lawyer can help you mount a solid defense and ensure your rights are protected throughout the process by giving you tailored support every step of the way. They can proactively work with you throughout the following process:

• Initial consultation. During the initial consultation, a compassionate lawyer can seek to understand your concerns and case goals. They can proactively address any questions you may have and gain a general understanding of your case details.
• Analyzing the prosecution’s claims. If you are dealing with criminal charges, a lawyer can deeply examine the charges against you and the supporting evidence, helping you understand the extent of the allegations and potential consequences you could be facing.
• Analyzing the plaintiff’s claims. If you are dealing with a civil lawsuit, a lawyer can review the allegations against you and help defend you at every step of the civil case.
• Intensive investigation. Based on your initial case details and discussed outcome objectives, a defense attorney can launch a thorough investigation to collect evidence that supports your side of the story. Evidence collected may involve documents, videos, and other footage, as well as statements from witnesses.
• Filing motions. If the evidence being used against you was obtained unlawfully, an attorney can file motions to get the statements or evidence suppressed. An attorney can thoroughly examine your case to determine whether your Fourth or Fifth Amendment Rights were breached, filing motions accordingly.
• Negotiation and plea bargaining. If the case argument and evidence do not look to be in your favor, it may be optimal to negotiate with the prosecutors to get your charges or sentencing reduced through a plea bargain. An experienced lawyer can help you weigh the pros and cons of this legal option.
• Managing media. If there is a lot of public attention around your case, an experienced police defense lawyer can work to keep your information as private as possible. They can also work to ensure your investigations are not influenced by public opinion. Overall, they can strive to protect your privacy and anonymity.
• Developing your defense. As part of your defense case development, a defense attorney may work with law enforcement expert witnesses who can testify on your behalf. Such expert witnesses can explain how your actions were compliant with the protocol. A defense attorney can ultimately work to build strong legal arguments, helping you prepare adequately for trial.
• Advocating for you in court. An experienced lawyer can confidently advocate on your behalf in court, presenting robust legal arguments with strong supporting evidence to convince the judge or jury of your innocence. During the trial process, they can ensure that your rights are protected and that you are shielded from unwanted or unnecessary public attention.
• Appealing your case. If the outcome of your case is undesired, or if there were procedural issues with your trial, an experienced defense lawyer can help you appeal your case or sentencing decision.