Being charged with a crime can be devastating to you and your family. There is often a temptation to try to explain away the charges directly to the police or investigating agents. If you are charged or are even being questioned regarding a crime, contact us. You have the right to remain silent, use it. If you find yourself in the Monroe County Correctional Facility, the Pike County Correctional Facility or elsewhere incarcerated, don't say anything over the jail phones in any way related to your case. Avoid the phone lines entirely if you cannot follow that rule. Call us or have a family member or friend contact us. An attorney is required to keep your communications confidential. In criminal prosecutions, the governments strongest evidence often comes from the defendant -- don't be that defendant. We help coordinate bail, call us prior to bailing yourself out. If you have received a criminal summons and have a date set for a preliminary hearing, call us as soon as possible. You need an attorney for that hearing.
Our Practice Attorneys James Swetz and Brandon Reish have counseled many suspects and defended people accused of a variety crimes ranging from DUI to Drug Offenses to Rape to Capital Murder Cases. Choosing a criminal attorney with knowledge, experience, and a devotion to criminal law is a benefit you should choose.
Whether negotiations lead to an acceptable plea deal, a trial is necessary to vindicate your innocence, or an appeal is required to preserve your rights, we will be innovative, persuasive, and aggressive. The practical aspects of sentencing are a cornerstone of any criminal practice. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing develops guidelines that apply to convictions in Pennsylvania. Additionally, there are various statutes that can enhance sentences through mandatory penalties or collateral consequences (such as license suspensions). We will review in depth with you the potential penalties associated with your offense and inform any decisions that you may choose to make.
The sooner an attorney is contacted the better. The right attorney can make a difference, call us at (570) 421-5568.
Criminal Law Criminal Defense at Cramer, Swetz, & McManus, P.C. 711 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570)421-5568
