De Pere WI Criminal Defense Lawyer

Violent crimes like assault or sex crimes carry intense scrutiny and life-changing penalties. We scrutinize forensic evidence and witness accounts to build a defense that strikes back.

• Assault and Battery: Simple battery (Class A misdemeanor) risks 9 months in jail and $10,000 in fines. Aggravated battery (Class H felony) can bring 6 years and $10,000. We probe self-defense or mistaken identity to reduce charges.
• Domestic Abuse: Often triggered by 911 calls or hospital reports, these charges can escalate with restraining orders. We negotiate community service or plea bargains to keep your record clean.
• Sex Crimes: From first-degree cases involving life-threatening force to lesser degrees, we challenge victim statements or DNA evidence to minimize penalties.
• Homicide: First-degree intentional homicide means life in prison (Class A felony). Reckless homicide risks 25 years and $100,000 (Class D felony). We dissect crime scene analysis to push for lesser charges.

Wisconsin’s DUI laws are brutal. A 2nd OWI carries 5 days to 6 months in jail, $350–$1,100 in fines, and 12–18 months license revocation (misdemeanor). A 3rd OWI escalates to 45 days to 1 year in jail and $600–$2,000 in fines. Our DUI defense targets flawed sobriety tests, breathalyzer errors, or invalid stops to save your driving record or avoid convictions.

Case Study: Nate Dineen turned a 2nd OWI for a De Pere client into a reckless driving charge, preserving their Green Bay teaching job.

Property crimes can cripple your prospects in De Pere’s tight job market, leaving a criminal record that shuts out opportunities.

• Theft: Stealing over $2,500 risks 3.5 years in prison and $10,000 in fines (Class I felony). We negotiate restitution or diversion programs to dodge convictions.
• Disorderly Conduct: Property damage under $2,500 carries 9 months in jail and $10,000 in fines (Class A misdemeanor). We challenge vague witness accounts to push for dismissals.
• Arson: Setting fire to property risks 3.5 years and $10,000 (Class I felony). We analyze fire reports to argue accidental causes.

Our forensic-driven approach dissects security footage or property valuations to undermine the prosecution, protecting your future.

Drug charges can wreck your future with harsh penalties and a disciplinary record that lingers.

• Possession: First-time marijuana possession risks 6 months and $1,000 (misdemeanor). Cocaine or heroin carries 3.5 years and $10,000 (Class I felony).
• Drug Trafficking: Moving over 50g of meth risks 15 years and $100,000 (Class E felony).
• Drug Trade: Penalties range from 3.5 to 15 years and $10,000 to $50,000 in fines, depending on the drug.

We attack illegal police searches or faulty lab tests to secure dismissals or entry into a drug abuse treatment program.

We tackle a broad spectrum of legal issues, from gun violations to white-collar crimes, that threaten your stability.

• Gun Crimes: Illegal firearm possession can bring 10 years in jail and $25,000 in fines. We challenge search legality to suppress evidence.
• White-Collar Crimes: Fraud or embezzlement (Class C felony) risks 7 years and $100,000. We scrutinize financial records to expose errors or lack of intent.
• Juvenile Crime: Youth offenses require protecting juvenile rights while avoiding adult penalties. We negotiate alternatives to keep records clean.

We dive into plea negotiations and evidence challenges to minimize penalties, also handling traffic violations and disorderly conduct to maintain your clean record.