PITTSBURGH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
CLIENT-DRIVEN CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Being charged with a crime can be a traumatic experience whether you’ve been charged with underage drinking, theft, DUI, drug possession, a weapons violation, or a violent crime. The stakes are high. A conviction can result in loss of employment opportunities, money, reputation, and, in the worst cases, freedom. The justice system can be daunting. You will be asked to make important decisions that you must be prepared for. That’s why who you chose to represent you is of the utmost importance.
At Klavon Law, we keep our clients informed and educated as to the relevant issues in their case. We work with our clients to identify their best possible resolution to their case and we fight to achieve that outcome. If you’ve been charged with a crime in Western Pennsylvania, don’t waste time. Call Klavon Law now at (412) 714-6711 for a free consultation.
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Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.)
DUI is the most common criminal charge we see for first time offenders. DUIs are commonly thought of as alcohol related. However, we are seeing more and more DUIs for drug intoxication; especially marijuana. Even if you are a first time offender, these DUI convictions are expensive and onerous.
You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate this complex area of the law and achieve the best possible result.
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Drug Crimes
Drug Crimes can range from a local ordinance violations to felony offenses. Penalties can range from fines and probation to significant incarceration time. The grading of the charges and potential penalty are determined by a number of factors including the amount and type of narcotic, defendant’s prior record, and whether the possession was for personal use or distribution.
Do not expose yourself to unnecessary risk. If you are charged with drug crimes, hire an experience criminal defense attorney.
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Gun Crimes and Firearms Violations
Gun/Firearms related offenses are extremely serious. Pennsylvania laws determine who can possess a firearm and how they can possess it. Violations of those laws can result in lengthy prison sentences. If you are charged with a gun crime in Pennsylvania, you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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Violent Crimes
Crimes of violence include murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, and arson among others. By their nature, these crimes include a alleged victim that suffered injury or was threatened with injury. Violent crimes can carry severe penalties; including lengthy prison sentences. It is crucial that you hire an experienced criminal lawyer to represent you in these cases.
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Domestic Violence
In Pennsylvania, there is no specific charge for domestic violence. Instead, domestic violence occurs when certain crimes are committed between persons in a domestic relationship. For example, a simple assault between spouses is domestic violence. Domestic violence related offenses can result in significant penalties; including the loss of your freedom. You need an experienced criminal lawyer to help you contest these charges.
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Theft and Property Crimes
A conviction for theft or fraud charges can significantly diminish employment opportunities and paint you as an untrustworthy person.
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Traffic Citations
In Pennsylvania, our traffic laws are voluminous. Almost every vehicle will commit some infraction of the traffic code if an officer follows them long enough. Officers can frequently misinterpret the traffic code and their authority. You need an experience criminal attorney if you want to successfully contest traffic offenses.
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Expungement
Do you have old criminal charges appearing in background searches? You may be able to have those charges removed/expunged from your record.