Criminal Defense Attorneys

Being charged with a criminal offense is a frightening experience.  Your freedom, job, reputation, and even your life, can at stake when you are charged with a crime.  An accused has a number of rights in the United States. Chief among those rights is the right to counsel. Exercising that right could mean the difference between spending the rest of your life as a convicted felon or walking away without a conviction.

 

At Bennett | Michael | Hornsby, Attorneys at Law, the criminal law attorneys understand what is at stake for you and your family if you have been accused of a criminal offense. The prosecution is working hard to convict you. We will work even harder to prevent that from happening. Contact us today at 615-898-1560 to schedule a free consultation so that we can get started on your defense today.

We have successfully represented clients in Murfreesboro, Tennessee accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses to include:

Criminal Defense

We are committed to protecting you and your rights throughout your Murfreesboro, Tennessee criminal prosecution.

Call for a free consultation so we can step in and begin fighting for you.

Your Rights As An Accused

ANYONE can accuse.  ANYONE can be accused.  The United States and Tennessee Constitutions provide all citizens with a number of important rights when accused and facing a criminal prosecution. In fact, many of those rights apply before you have even been formally charged with a criminal offense. Some of the more important rights you have include:

  1. The right against unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. The right to remain silent
  3. The right to counsel
  4. The right to bond

Some of the other important rights in the process include:

  1. The right to plead not guilty and persist in that plea
  2. The right against self-incrimination
  3. The right to be represented by counsel at all stages of proscecution
  4. The right to use the power of the courts to compel witnesses at trial
  5. The right to examine evidence and cross examine witnesses against you
  6. The right to appeal

These rights can only help you if you assert them at the appropriate time. The best way to be certain that you understand your rights and assert them effectively for is to exercise your right to counsel.  An experienced Tennessee criminal defense attorney can be the buffer between you and law enforcement and/or the prosecuting attorney. If you are accused, or if you have simply been contacted by the police regarding a criminal matter, it is imperative that you retain counsel immediately to ensure that your rights are protected.

At Bennett | Michael | Hornsby, Attorneys at Law we know how intimidating the criminal law system can be.  We are committed to taking the initiative and protecting you and your rights throughout your Murfreesboro, Tennessee criminal prosecution. Contact us today at 615-898-1560 to schedule a free consultation so that our Murfreesboro, Tennessee criminal law attorneys can step in and begin fighting for you.

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