I had been defending human beings charged with crimes for over 20 years. I actually have visible how criminal fees affect now not best the man or woman charged, however their family and cherished ones. That is why it is so vital to take a proactive technique any time you are charged with a criminal offense, or if you are even a suspected of committing a criminal offense. The criminal gadget isn't always always the “justice” machine. At instances, it may seem to be little extra than an elaborate game of chess where the incorrect pass ought to mean the distinction among freedom and prison.
It is important so as to have the right lawyer to protect your rights and to ensure you are not just a pawn inside the device. I actually have successfully defended federal crook instances starting from drug conspiracies to complicated twine/mail fraud and money laundering cases. In Kansas nation courts, I have defended homicide cases, Jessica’s Law cases and other extreme intercourse offenses, in addition to a wide variety of felonies, such as drug cases. I accept as true with a combination of lively pretrial motion exercise, established negotiation competencies and sturdy courtroom advocacy is the maximum green technique to protect the rights of the accused and to attain a a success end result.
Past Employment Positions
- Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, Associate Attorney, April three, 2003 – January three, 2011
- Southeast Kansas Public Defender’s Office, Trial Attorney, February 2, 2001 – April 2, 2003
- The Law Office of James Pratt, Owner , June 1, 1998 – February 1, 2001
- Henshall, Pennington and Brake, Associate Attorney, September 15, 1996 – May 31, 1998
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, President, April three, 2003 – Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member, April 3, 2003 – Present
- Kansas Bar Association, Member, April 3, 2003 – Present
- Neosho County Bar Association, Member, September 15, 1996 – Present