Criminal Law
Regardless of the offense or its underlying cause, if you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, your first step must be to immediately protect yourself by engaging an attorney to represent your interests in any and all interactions with the police and the justice system.
After 33 years of practice, Peter understands court process and procedure. He has dealt with dozens of local police departments, Probation officers, Bail Commissioners, State Attorneys, and Judges across Fairfield County. Peter will aggressively fight for your rights, during the entire pre-trial process and if necessary, at trial. His expertise includes:
Assault related Offences- Building a strong defense, negotiating a possible reduction of the charges or avoiding a conviction to the charges.
Motor Vehicle Violations -negotiating for a reduction of charges, whenever possible, to avoid a rise in insurance premiums, or worse, license suspension.
Search and Seizure – protecting clients from unreasonable searches or seizures conducted it the course of an arrest or investigation.
Drug and Alcohol Offenses-DUI – ensuring that clients get the support and treatment needed if substance abuse is an underlining issue, while also dealing successfully with the legal consequences of DUI’s and other drug and alcohol offenses.
Protective Orders/Restraining Orders – representing victims, as well as respondents/defendants where Protective Orders/Restraining Orders are contemplated or filed.
Larceny-and Theft related Offences– working with and negotiating with the States Attorney to avoid or reduce incarceration time and/or significant fines.
Drug and Alcohol Offenses – ensuring that clients get support and treatment while also dealing successfully with the legal consequences of DUI’s and other drug and alcohol offenses.
Protective Orders – representing victims, as well as those falsely charged, to ensure a safe and speedy resolution.
Larceny – working and negotiating with prosecutors to avoid or reduce prison time and/or significant fines.
Probation Violations – protecting your rights in the event of a probation violation.
Probation Violations – protecting your rights after comviction in the event of a probation violation.