Olympia Criminal Defense Lawyer

Have you been charged with a crime? If so, you're facing repercussions that could affect you in both the short and long term. Washington law is complex, and there are many different "degrees" of various crimes, and many varieties of punishments that accompany them. Convictions often lead to jail or prison time, probation, fines, no contact orders, and a permanent criminal record that can haunt you for the rest of your life. This doesn't even account for the untold stress of dealing with an arrest or incarceration, and the damage it can do to your life, reputation, and family.

If you've been charged with a crime in Washington, you should immediately contact the experienced Olympia criminal defense lawyers at the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe. We are ready to help you meet this challenge head-on, and will aggressively fight to protect your freedom.

Whether you believe your are innocent of the criminal charges against you, or you are willing to admit your guilt, taking that first step and contacting a lawyer is often the hardest step. Our Olympia criminal attorneys urge you to contact our law office as quickly as you can. You are facing some of the most important decisions in your life, and we can offer you counsel that could save you a lot of potential heartache.

You may think that your innocence is obvious, so all that you have to do is explain the situation to a judge and he will see things your way and dismiss the criminal case. This is not how the court system works, and the only way you can guarantee your side of the story gets told is with help from qualified Olympia criminal lawyers that understand the law.

Conversely, you may believe that you should just plead guilty and get the whole thing over with, but this could backfire in countless ways. Before speaking with any authorities, you should seek out professional advice from one of our Olympia criminal attorneys and make sure you understand the law. We offer a free consultation, so you have nothing to lose by asking for help.

Our Olympia criminal lawyers can handle virtually any situation where a person is charged with a crime. Criminal charges are quite varied and differ from case to case, so we've outlined some of the most common situations we handle.

• DUI, which is also called driving under the influence, is a serious crime in Olympia, and a conviction will incur severe penalties that could be potentially devastating. If you've been arrested for drunk driving, our Olympia criminal defense lawyers will seek to keep you out of jail and licensed to drive in the state of Washington.
• Physical Control Violations are another drunk driving crime with punishments similar to that of a DUI. You can be accused of this crime in Olympia even if you weren't driving when the officer approached your vehicle. Our Olympia criminal attorneys can help you determine how the law applies to these cases, and outline potential defense strategies.
• Minor DUI doesn't impose penalties that are as severe as a regular DUI, but a conviction could impose plenty of hardship on the young person found guilty of this crime. Our Olympia criminal lawyers will aggressively defend our client's interests in these cases, with the hope that we can prevent them from acquiring a criminal record.
• Assault is a serious crime, and the law delineates them by their severity. If convicted, you could face a lengthy prison sentence.
• Theft and Shoplifting are crimes that are often prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. These crimes may also include fraud, retail theft, and embezzlement. With penalties that are swift and severe, you should speak with one of our Olympia criminal attorneys immediately if you've been charged with this crime.
• Drug Crimes involve cases where someone either possesses drugs or intends to distribute large amounts. There is no way to over-emphasize how serious these charges can be.
• Domestic Violence charges are often quite complicated, so you should contact our Olympia criminal defense attorneys right away to protect your legal rights, especially if you've been falsely accused.
• Sex Crimes can destroy a family and ruin your reputation, even if you are innocent of the charges. A conviction can make the situation far worse, so get help from our Olympia criminal defense lawyers if you've been charged with any sex crime.
• Juvenile Crimes - It's hard enough to get a head start on life without a criminal record. Our Olympia criminal lawyers realize that there are times when young people make mistakes, so we ensure that their rights as minors are fully protected.

Right now, you are facing an uncertain future, and this may be the hardest part of dealing with a criminal charge. Most of our clients have never run afoul of the law, and are shocked when they find themselves caught in the unrelenting machinery of the judicial system. If you're not careful, you can easily find yourself consumed by this process without being able to have your voice heard.

Some Olympia criminal defense attorneys tell you what you want to hear, but we are only going to tell you what you NEED to hear. This means we may have to give you bad news at times, but it also means that you are getting reliable legal counsel when you need it most.

Additionally, our Olympia criminal defense lawyers will take your case all the way to trial, if that is your choice. Whatever the outcome of your case, you will always be well aware of the potential consequences as we map out all of the variables so that you can readily understand them. When it comes time to make important decisions, you can have confidence that your choices are well informed.

Why should you choose to work with our team of Olympia criminal attorneys? With decades of collective experience handling complex Washington law, we are uniquely poised to provide you with quality legal guidance. As dedicated Olympia criminal defense attorneys, we will fight to protect your legal rights while acting as your personal advocate with the courts.

If you've been charged with a crime, contact one of our Olympia criminal defense lawyers right away. We will ensure you address all time-sensitive issues when necessary and keep you informed when developments warrant your attention.

You can schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced litigators today, and take that first step toward resolving your case. Now is the time to do everything in your power to minimize the damage a conviction can cause, and our attorneys are ready to help.