Criminal Law

Mississippi criminal defense lawyers

If you are under investigation or charged with a criminal offense, you need to consult a criminal defense lawyer right away—before making any statements or answering any questions. Never make statements to a prosecutor or the police without an attorney present.

At Johnson, Hall & Ratliff, we represent clients at the state and federal levels, and also through appeals. By retaining our firm, you acquire lawyers with decades of experience who will stand by your side, explain legal procedures and protocols, and protect your rights. We represent clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors in the following areas:

  • DUI
  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Juvenile crime
  • Sex crimes
  • Drug crime
  • Homicide
  • Fraud
  • Theft
  • White collar crime
  • Traffic violations
  • Domestic violence
  • Internet crime
  • Expungement
  • Possession of illegal weapons
  • Kidnapping
  • Arson
  • RICO

Why you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer

We employ appropriate defense strategies with the goal of achieving a favorable outcome. Such strategies may include:

  • Investigating constitutional rights violations
  • Challenging evidence as inadmissible
  • Pressing to dismiss charges
  • Seeking reduced charges
  • Pursuing alternatives to incarceration
  • Negotiating plea agreements with prosecutors

A seasoned lawyer can make a considerable difference in how your case is handled. Decades of experience, along with familiarity with prosecutors and judges, have taught us when to deal aggressively with authorities and when to negotiate. A DUI or traffic violations can put your personal life or career at risk. A serious felony can result in prison time and threaten relationships with family and friends.

Contact us today

Our firm is well known in Hattiesburg and we have represented clients throughout Mississippi. Put your case in the hands of a criminal defense lawyer you can trust. Call 601-582-4553 or contact us online today.

Providing legal services to clients throughout Mississippi, with a particular focus on Forrest and Lamar counties, and cities such as Hattiesburg, Laurel, Poplarville, Gulfport, Biloxi, Jackson, Meridian, Vicksburg, and Pascagoula.

 

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