We have a very strong success rate in getting criminal charges reduced to some lesser infraction. This reduction occurs after we negotiate a deal with the local prosecutor. It is a deal that the prosecutor is usually willing to enter into, because it saves a tremendous amount of time and resources (of which the court has precious little).
Pleading Guilty Is Not Your Best Option!!So for instance, let’s say you have been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. A typical deal that our firm could work out would be one in which the charge is reduced (or “amended”) down to a lesser infraction (like “littering”). Why would this be a beneficial outcome? Because littering does not show up on your permanent record, whereas drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor.
But if you were to plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge, then your record would be permanently marred. This can have a negative impact on your future prospects. How so? Here’s one example: when you apply for most jobs, employers will nowadays run criminal background checks on all potential employees. The conviction will show up (because you plead guilty to it), and this will likely result in you being screened out as a candidate.
But it doesn’t have to turn out this way!! There is a much better option available to you! All you have to do is give us a call (or shoot us a text, send us an email, or fill out an online form). We will answer all your questions, describe your full range of options, and help to ensure that your record stays clean!!
The affordable St Louis, MO criminal defense attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company, have been helping people with their criminal charges for over ten (10) years. We want to do everything we can to help you get the best possible outcome! We want to make sure that your record stays as clean!! And we want to do all of this at an affordable price. The fees for a typical St. Louis misdemeanor charge start at $450. Our fees for a low level felony charge start at $750. But the initial consultation to discuss your legal issues is free of charge. So contact us today!!
We have two main locations: in the Central West End of St. Louis, at 1 North Taylor (on the corner of Taylor and Laclede), 63108; and in the Twin Cities of Festus / Crystal City, at 1000 Truman Blvd (Highway 61/67), 63019. The initial consultation is free of charge. So contact us today to learn more!!