Taking Apart the Prosecution's Case
Veteran Defense for Murder and other Violent Crimes
When you are facing the possibility of years behind bars, it's hard to think straight and you don't know who to trust. But you know you need experienced, aggressive representation. You deserve honest answers and commitment.
The law office of George & Joseph in New Kensington has defended clients across the Pittsburgh area on the most serious state and federal charges, with many success stories. We never sugarcoated the truth or made promises. Not every client was able to avoid prison. But those clients will tell you we fought to the very end for their freedom and their dignity in a system stacked against them.
Accused of a Violent Crime? Free Consultation at 866-720-6632
Westmoreland, Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler and Indiana Counties
Trial lawyers Duke George and Dan Joseph have 75 years of combined experience in criminal defense. They have handled the full spectrum of violent crime cases:
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated assault (weapon or serious bodily harm)
- Robbery and armed robbery
- Weapons charges
- First degree burglary
- Rape and attempted rape
- Sexual offenses involving minors or children
- Kidnapping
- Homicide (including capital murder)
The Best Defense Possible
Our lawyers attack every part of the prosecution's case to get charges dismissed or create reasonable doubt for the jury. We never take the police report at face value. Our investigators can re-interview prosecution witnesses and check into their backgrounds. Are they lying to protect their own skin? Were they offered a deal in exchange for testimony? Are there new witnesses the police ignored or failed to find? Does the alleged victim have a motivation to make false accusations?
We have the forensic evidence re-examined by independent experts. We explore all possible defenses (self-defense, provocation, mistaken identity, false statements). And we take a close look at whether the authorities had probable cause for your arrest and the search warrants used in the case. We believe that the more serious the charges, the more critical it is to demand that the criminal justice system honor your constitutional rights.
Pleading guilty is a hard pill to swallow, but plea negotiations have made a major difference when our clients faced slim odds at trial and mandatory sentences. One client avoided life in prison because we argued successfully for third degree murder. Another client accused of indecent assault on a 14-year-old girl had everything on the line — a wife, two young children and a job. We had a strong case but arranged a plea for one year of probation instead of the 5 year mandatory sentence he could have received if the jury had found him guilty.
Duke George and Dan Joseph are certified by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for death penalty defense, a recognition of their knowledge, skills and actual trial experience in murder and violent crimes. Whatever charges you face, no one is better prepared to take up your cause.
Call us immediately at 866-720-6632 or 724-472-4525 or e-mail us to set up a free, private consultation.
