When you have been charged with a crime, law enforcement and the prosecution are not on your side. You cannot rely on their investigations and arguments alone. You need someone working for you to protect your rights and give you the best chance of retaining your freedom. Our Fulton criminal defense attorney can defend you against any of the below charges, and act as your advocate every step of the way.
The most common traffic violations in Fulton include speeding, running red lights, following too closely, and driving on a suspended or revoked license. Our Fulton criminal defense attorney gives these cases the same kind of attention as felonies and violent crimes, such as assault. We can help you avoid the serious penalties associated with these crimes, such as the loss of your driver’s license.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common crime throughout Missouri, but there are many different kinds. First offenses are very different from third offenses, and a person may even face felony DWI charges if they caused an accident resulting in someone else’s injuries or death.
Possession, distribution, and trafficking are just a few of the many drug crimes recognized in Missouri. The seriousness of the charges, and the penalties associated with conviction, vary depending on the type and amount of drug in question. A person may also face state or federal charges. For example, someone found selling marijuana in Fulton only would likely face state charges. However, if they transported the drug over state lines to sell in another state, federal charges would apply.
Nearly everyone knows that theft is the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission. There are different types of theft crimes in Fulton, as well. The charges a person will face generally depend on the circumstances of the case and the value of the property stolen.
Rape, statutory rape, and sexual abuse are just a few of the most commonly charged sex crimes in Fulton. All of these offenses have very harsh penalties for those convicted. One of these is registering on the sex offender registry, a requirement that could last for several years. Appearing on the sex offender registry can place strict limitations on where you live, where you are employed, and other important aspects of your life.
Weapons charges are another type of very common criminal offense in Fulton. These include the unlawful and illegal use of a weapon, and unlawfully owning a gun. Certain weapons, including machine guns and short-barreled rifles, are also illegal for anyone to own in Missouri, unless there is an exception under federal law.
Regardless of the criminal offense you have been charged with, our Fulton criminal defense lawyer can help. Scott A. Hamblin knows the effective defenses available and will use them to give you the best chance of retaining your freedom. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
A mother was seeking sole custody of her children following a divorce. The father refused to cooperate, leaving the client in a difficult situation as she felt as though her children didn’t have a voice. Scott recognized her need for an advocate and carefully listened to the children’s wishes, which conclusively helped the client achieve sole custody of her children and protected their best interests.
A client from Fulton was accused of drug possession as a result of a home search. While drug charges may potentially be filed as a Class C felony involving severe consequences, Scott was able to help the client receive a reduced sentence. Ultimately, the client faced significantly smaller penalties compared to the initial charges.
Scott assisted a defendant in a particularly challenging divorce case in which the other spouse was not cooperating. Scott was able to help the client avoid court through an aggressive legal approach to resolve all outstanding disagreements while maintaining the client’s long-term needs.
One client sought legal assistance after an altercation with another individual in Jefferson City. The client was arrested on assault charges despite allegedly not starting the fight. Since an arrest can lead to life-altering penalties such as being terminated from employment and serving jail time, Scott was able to build a solid legal defense in the client’s favor and argued in favor of the client’s innocence.
A grandparent sought visitation rights to his grandchild after the parent tried to block him. Scott takes grandparents’ rights very seriously, and so he devised a strategy to help the grandparent set a visitation schedule. Scott developed a strategy to show that the child’s best interests were fulfilled through the grandparent’s ability to visit the child, helping push the case towards a resolution in the client’s favor.
Scott assisted a client who was injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence. The defendant claimed that the opposing party using their phone at the time of the crash, and Scott emphasized this claim to show that the other driver was at fault for the client’s injuries. The case concluded with the client receiving the necessary compensation for medical bills following a long hospital stay due to injuries.
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Mr. Hamblin is one of the best attorneys we have ever had the privilege to use. He is courteous and to the point. I would recommend him to anyone and we will continue to use his services.
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I was thoroughly impressed with Scott Hamblin and his team, Madasyn and Cameo, as they represented me in a very difficult case, involving multiple businesses and complexities. Scotts knowledge and expertise was invaluable. He and his team involved me every step of the way throughout the entire process. I was included in email correspondences, as…
Finding an attorney is not easy, and in my case I was in a child custody modification that was being dragged out and messy. This went on for a full 3.5 years. I had other representation at the time that I didn’t feel was doing what was best for me and my kids. I reached…
My divorce was with a difficult person, Mr.Hamblin handled every aspect of the divorce, professionally and quickly, his experience and knowledge was extremely helpful. thank you, Mr.Hamblin for your support.
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