CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a crime in Mississippi or Tennessee, you need the assistance of a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. Convictions of felony offenses (and even some misdemeanor offenses) carry devastating and lasting consequences, which include: jail or prison sentences, hefty fines, loss of the right to own and possess a weapon, loss of the right to serve on a jury, difficulty getting licenses for work and finding safe, suitable housing. Regardless of your charges, The J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC, will work and fight hard for you! The earlier that we are involved, the better. No one should go into police interrogations alone. If you know that authorities are looking to speak with you in reference to alleged criminal activity, call us. We will work through all stages of the criminal process to ensure the best possible result for you.
Federal and State
After being arrested for a crime, authorities could charge you at the state or federal level, depending on the crime and the circumstances. If the arresting agency is federal, such as the ATF, FBI, or DEA, you need a federal defense attorney. If the arresting officer is a local police officer or sheriff, you will need a state defense attorney.
Not all criminal defense attorneys are admitted to practice in federal court. The criminal defense lawyers at J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC, are admitted in both state and federal courts in Mississippi and Tennessee. Additionally, the way federal courts handle criminal matters significantly differs from how state courts handle matters. Not all attorneys have the qualifications and knowledge to handle federal criminal defense cases.
Additionally, sentencing is also different in federal courts, even if the crime is the same. For example, the feds handle drug possession in a different manner than the state. Appellate procedures are also different.
Mississippi and Tennessee
All states have some form of criminal code, as do federal agencies. The criminal code varies from state to state. However, most define certain crimes as felonies and certain crimes as misdemeanors.
Sentencing guidelines are also different for most states. Whether you were arrested and charged in Tennessee or Mississippi, the criminal defense attorneys at The J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC, know the laws in both states and have extensive experience handling cases in both states.
After an arrest, contact a criminal defense attorney instead of trying to go through the system yourself. Criminal charges follow you for a lifetime and could prevent you from getting a good job, cause vehicle insurance rates to increase, and even keep you from renting a home.
The criminal defense attorneys at The J.A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC, will ensure you meet all of the court's deadlines and will work to find the best solution for your situation in Mississippi and Tennessee.
Contact The J. A. Hall Law Firm, PLLC
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ADDRESS
6810 Crumpler Blvd, Suite 102
Olive Branch, MS 38654
