CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Criminal Defense Law

When you’ve been accused of a criminal offense, you may feel that the whole world is against you. The State accusing you possesses many resources including money, police officers, investigators, informants, District Attorneys, and advanced technology. With all of this stacked against you, you need an advocate who will ensure that the State is held accountable to the Constitution and works to protect your rights. Fisher Wise and Associates will seek to have your case dismissed before it goes to trial, but is also experienced in winning in court in the event that your case does go to trial.

IF YOU'RE ACCUSED OF A CRIME

The first thing you would need to do if you were falsely accused of a crime is to make a list of all possible evidence. This includes:

• Physical evidence relating to the case
• Documents or records
• Evidence from the crime scene
• Possible witnesses

Do not attempt to get rid of, or destroy anything, even if you think it could be damaging because there is the possibility that it won’t be. And, of course, be prepared to give this list to your attorney.

WHY HIRE Fisher Wise?

Your Constitutional Rights

Criminal law is complicated and nuanced. The importance of understanding your constitutional rights in a fact-driven legal landscape cannot be understated. You have the right to legal representation by a lawyer. Fisher Wise is an experienced criminal law attorney who can help you to understand the potential consequences of the charges against you so that you can work together to develop the best possible legal strategy. It is important to have somebody you trust explain those rights to you and argue your case before the State.

Building Your Defense

Building a criminal defense involves, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and reviewing witness accounts, examining police reports, and so much more. A simple oversight can in some cases result in a conviction when more thorough advocacy might have resulted in lesser charges or even a dismissal. Fisher Wise knows how the legal system works and puts that knowledge to use when representing his clients.

Avoiding Incarceration

Fisher represents clients charged with crimes ranging from shoplifting to murder and always makes his best effort to have the charges reduced or dismissed. As an experienced trial lawyer, he knows legal rights and he fights to make sure that they are upheld. Whether you are wrongly accused or made a mistake, Fisher will do his best to make sure that you do not have to spend the rest of your life paying for it.

In some cases, a plea bargain can result in lighter sentences or even avoiding jail time at all. But under no circumstance should you agree to one without consulting with your lawyer. The skilled criminal defense attorney strive to negotiate a more favorable plea and will advise you on the best course of action in these circumstances.

According to The Sentencing Project, there has been a 500% increase in inmate population over the last 40 years. This is the case even with an overall decrease in crime. Given this trend, it is essential that you have a lawyer fighting for your rights and your freedom. As your criminal defense attorney, Fisher will represent you and will give you clear and honest advice. He is aware that finding yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney can be overwhelming.

Trials and Appeals

When Fisher Wise represents you, he will make every effort to get your case dismissed before going to trial. But if your case does go to court, Fisher has the experience to represent you at trial. He also has solid experience with appealing convictions in the event that you are found guilty.

Appeals in criminal cases are usually based on factors like legal errors, improper jury instructions, or insufficient evidence presented at trial. If you are convicted, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to review your case and explore all of these issues. This could also be due to ineffective or inadequate representation by the counsel who defended you at at trial. At this point, Fisher Wise can step in and explore the actions of the attorney who represented you at trial.

Put an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney on Your Side Today