 CRIMINAL
The amount of people in jail because of the words "I have nothing to hide"
is frightening. Even more frightening,
is that in many cases, they really didn't have anything to hide. What they didn't have, however, was a lawyer
to give them good advice to protect them from being intimidated, manipulated and/or disadvantaged by a skilled
government agent. Attorney John Howe has seen this happen to innocent people firsthand. In many other instances,
a person is believed to be guilty of an offense, but in reality is not guilty of anything. Before you respond to
a call from a law enforcement officer or agree to appear at a police department for an "interview," you should
first call a lawyer - even if you are told that you are "not a suspect."
REMEMBER: The police, by law, are allowed to lie to you, and they often will!! What is true though: Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. In any matter that involves law enforcement or prosecutors, you need a lawyer. How quickly you get a lawyer on your side has a direct impact on the outcome of your case. An experienced attorney, by getting involved early in a case can sometimes impact the formal filing decision of the prosecution. Depending on your circumstances, it is also important to have a lawyer who understands how criminal prosecution can and does impact other areas of yours and your family's life, such as your immigration status. Seemingly minor offenses can have major consequences for people who are not U.S. Citizens and often results in deportation. The outcome of a criminal case can change your life in areas such as your employment and where you can and cannot live. It is essential that you have strong, experienced representation. You deserve an attorney who believes yours is a fight worth fighting. The Law Offices of John M. Howe represents clients in criminal matters which include:
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