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Criminal Law

To those charged with a criminal offense, the most important piece of information that you can have is:

You have the right to remain silent.  Use it!

The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States gives you a right that protects you from having to incriminate yourself.  Do not volunteer any information, YOU ARE NOT THE ONE WHO SHOULD BE TELLING YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY, your attorney is.  Many people do not understand that law enforcement attempts to obtain your statements not to gather enough information to release you, but to build a case against you. Many times your statements are used against you to eliminate possible defenses. Do not let this happen to you, use your right to remain silent.

Talk to a lawyer before talking to the police

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, it is extremely important that you hire an attorney first and talk later. Many criminal charges are based on information gathered from the defendants themselves. Sometimes the charges are a result of a true an accurate confession, but other times the charges are a result of statements taken out of context and exaggerated to make you appear guilty.

Do not be fooled by threats, intimidation, or offers to "help you out." Law enforcement has absolutely no authority to cut deals to anyone, and many people are unaware that law enforcement can tell you whatever they want to try to get a confession from you. Know that they are not trying to get you a "good deal"—that is your attorney's job. Any information that you have that is valuable to law enforcement can be passed on through your attorney to make sure you get something in return.

The attorneys at Allan & Summary, have handled hundreds of criminal cases and provide criminal defense for all types of charges ranging from class-A felonies, to misdemeanors and traffic offenses. The sooner we can get involved in your case the better. Give us a call today for your free case evaluation, or contact the firm online.

White-collar criminal law

White-collar crimes are nonviolent actions which break the law. These crimes typically involve businesses or government officials. The lawyers of Allan & Summary of St. Louis represent people accused of white-collar crimes, including—

  • Securities fraud
  • Insider trading
  • Tax evasion
  • Antitrust
  • Forgery/counterfeiting
  • Money laundering
  • Embezzlement
  • Computer fraud
  • Identity theft
  • Insurance fraud
  • Theft of trade secrets
  • Extortion
  • Price fixing
  • Racketeering
  • Environmental law violations

Breaking down the paper trail

Attorneys at Allan & Summary work with law enforcement to legally conduct the criminal investigation and ensure your rights and corporate integrity are protected. Criminal investigation for white-collar crimes usually involves a paper trail, or a string of evidence which ties the accused to the crime. Allan & Summary lawyers break down this paper trail and work to discredit or disprove the "evidence" against you.

Client-focused service to meet your needs

When you or your company faces criminal charges, including white-collar criminal charges, go with experience. The law firm of Allan & Summary have represented businesses and individuals in Missouri for over 30 years. The firm provides free initial consultations for all types of cases.  For experienced, personal legal service, contact Allan & Summary today.