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Criminal law cases can carry severe punishments if convicted so it is important to retain the help of an experienced criminal attorney quickly. Blackley & Wingad will work zealously to defend your rights as they prepare your case for trial and pursue your best defense for the charges against you or your loved one.
We are prepared to fight for your rights and we will act with care and candor as we navigate all phases of your criminal trial together, working toward the best possible outcome.
Criminal Law Defense
Murder/Homicide:
Murder/Homicide is the unlawful killing of a human being.
Attempted Murder:
Attempted Murder is the intent to commit murder but not succeeding in doing so.
Assault:
Assault occurs when someone causes injury to another person or apprehension of immediate bodily harm.
Identity Fraud:
Identity Fraud is knowingly or intentionally using or attempting to use the personal identifying information of another person with fraudulent intent
Unlawful Detention:
Unlawful Detention is intentionally or knowingly, and against the will of an individual, detaining or restraining the individual.
Manslaughter:
Manslaughter is recklessly causing the death of another individual.
Negligently Operating a Vehicle Resulting in Death:
Negligently Operating a Vehicle Resulting in Death is operating a vehicle in a negligently or criminally negligent manner causing the death of another individual.
Robbery:
Robbery is unlawfully and intentionally taking or attempting to take property of another by means of force or fear.
Aggravated Robbery:
Aggravated Robbery is robbery while using a dangerous weapon, causing serious bodily injury or taking an operable vehicle.
Failure to Stop at the Command of an Officer:
Failure to Stop at the Command of an Officer occurs when someone fails to comply with a law enforcement officer’s verbal or visual command to stop for the purpose of avoiding arrest.
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person is the unlawful possession of any weapon or instrument that can be used to cause serious injury or death.
Aggravated Assault:
Aggravated Assault involves any assault that results in serious bodily harm or use of a deadly weapon.
Assault Against a Peace Officer:
Assault Against a Peace Officer is an assault or threat of violence against a peace officer acting within the scope of their authority.
Kidnapping:
Kidnapping is detaining or restraining an individual for any substantial period of time or detaining or restraining an individual in circumstances that create a risk of bodily injury.
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person is the unlawful possession of any weapon or instrument that can be used to cause serious injury or death.
Possession of a Firearm by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Firearm by a Restricted Person is the illegal possession of any type of firearm.
Felony Discharge of a Firearm:
Felony Discharge of a Firearm is when someone discharges a firearm with malicious intent or in the direction of another person.
Felony Discharge of a Firearm with Injury or Serious Injury:
Felony Discharge of a Firearm with Injury or Serious Injury involves the intentional use of a weapon that results in serious physical injury.
Criminal Mischief/Destruction of Property:
Criminal Mischief/Destruction of Property is when someone intentionally damages another person’s property without their consent.
Distribution of an Intimate Image:
Distribution of an Intimate Image occurs when someone knowingly or intentionally distributes an intimate image of an adult, without the person’s consent, knowing it would cause that person to suffer emotional distress or harm.
Stalking:
Stalking is the repeated harassment or threatening behavior directed at another person with intent to cause fear or distress.
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