Las Vegas Criminal Defense

At Hofland & Tomsheck, our Las Vegas criminal lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused of criminal acts. The U.S. Constitution says you are innocent until proven guilty and the law says you are entitled to an attorney to protect your rights. We know that representing clients in criminal trials is an enormous responsibility since your life and future hang in the balance. Nearly two decades of existence readies us for the task of providing you with exemplary legal representation.

Even being accused of a crime can damage your relationships and cost you your job. When you are arrested, formally charged or convicted, the consequences become even more serious and the stakes higher. You need an advocate looking out for you, and a Las Vegas criminal attorney at Hofland & Tomsheck is here to help. Call today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys for a free evaluation of your case and to get answers to some of the pressing questions you might have including:

• What should I do if I am accused of a crime in Las Vegas?
• What should I look for in a Las Vegas criminal attorney?
• How can a Las Vegas criminal lawyer help me?

If you are accused of a crime in Las Vegas, talk to an attorney right away. A criminal defense lawyer should be present every time you speak to law enforcement in Las Vegas so your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination can be protected. Your lawyer will also work to ensure that the police respect your Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful search and seizure.

When you are formally charged with a crime and arrested, the next step is arraignment. Your charges are read to you at arraignment and your lawyer will help you determine if you should plead guilty or not guilty. Your attorney will also argue for bail or for your release on your own recognizance so you do not have to stay incarcerated pending your trial.

You’ll then have the opportunity to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecutor, try to get the charges dropped, or prepare for trial where we will vigorously argue for a not-guilty verdict. If evidence was collected illegally or if police acted improperly in investigating the crime, one of our criminal attorneys in Las Vegas may be able to have evidence kept out of court. This could potentially result in the case being dismissed since the prosecutor won’t have enough to go forward to trial.

If your claim does go to trial, the prosecutor has the burden of proving your guilt. This means that while you could raise affirmative defenses, you can also win a not-guilty verdict by showing the prosecutor failed to meet the burden.

Your Las Vegas criminal attorney is your guide throughout the criminal justice system. You need a litigator who has experience with local cases, who has represented clients accused of the crime you are accused of and who truly cares about helping you avoid the serious consequences of criminal conviction.

At Hofland & Tomsheck, you will find experienced Las Vegas criminal lawyers who have helped many clients avoid conviction or plea bargain down to lesser offenses and reduced penalties.

If you have been accused of any of these or other crimes, our Las Vegas criminal lawyers will advocate for you and protect your rights in the criminal justice system.

At Hofland & Tomsheck, our Las Vegas criminal lawyers bring extensive legal knowledge to your situation. We can help you in all interactions with the police and we can explain the criminal charges and potential penalties you face. We’ll communicate regularly, keep you informed, investigate allegations against you carefully and do everything possible to avoid charges, conviction or serious criminal penalties.

Contact us now to arrange a free consultation.