If you are facing any kind of criminal charges in Colorado Springs, you need a lawyer you can count on. When you have just been arrested, you have many questions about what to do next. Relying on the police officers to protect your rights can be a big mistake. Having the opportunity to speak with a lawyer immediately after being accused can have a big impact on the outcome of your case.
Bear in mind that police officers are trained to obtain as much information from you as possible in order to close the case and helped prosecutors obtain a conviction. This means that without an experienced attorney, you will not have someone advocating for your rights. If the police have crossed the line or there are other mitigating factors in your case that could lead to reduced or dismissed charges, you need an attorney dedicated to working hard to uncover this information.
A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney will work hard to craft a comprehensive defense strategy specifically for your case. The penalties and long-lasting ramifications of being convicted of a crime in Colorado Springs are serious. Make sure you exercise your legal rights and request a lawyer as soon as possible after you have been accused of a crime.
Any charge, whether it is a federal or state misdemeanor or felony, is worthy of consulting with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Individuals convicted of a crime may be facing significant penalties including jail time, fines, probation, community service and other consequences. Having a criminal record that will continue to follow you for many years can make it challenging to obtain employment or to rent a living space since your criminal history may show up on a background check.
As a criminal defense lawyer with decades helping clients, Attorney David Koppa is also a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in Federal Court. Attorney Koppa has extensive experience representing individuals facing criminal charges in Colorado Springs, including:
You need to know your rights - the risks present in a criminal trial are high and prudence dictates that you have an experienced criminal trial practitioner at your side. With a background in civil business litigation as well as criminal defense, Attorney David Koppa is well-positioned to understand the facts of your case and to present a strategy for your defense in accordance with your needs.
During your free initial consultation, your attorney will work hard to explore any opportunities to have your case dismissed and the charges against you dropped. Even if a dismissal is not possible, an attorney may be able to have the charges and sentences associated with your crime reduced or dropped. When the police are bang on your door or pulling you over, it is essential to pick a knowledgeable representative as soon as possible.
Experienced criminal defense lawyer David Koppa works hard to represent and protect the rights of those accused of crimes in Colorado Springs. If you have been charged with a felony, misdemeanor, state crime, or federal crime, you need experience and knowledge you can trust.
