Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts
Protecting Your Rights in District Court Prosecutions
If you have been charged with a District Court crime, including a OUI/DUI/DWI charge, you want an experienced attorney to protect your rights. The consequences of a conviction can be serious, including the loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, significant fines and even jail time. You want a lawyer who knows the law and your options, and who has successfully represented others in similar matters.
Attorney William Jacob Megowen, Esq., in Salem, Massachusetts, has protected the rights of criminal defendants in District Court since 2001. We place a priority on personal service, devoting our full attention to protecting your rights. We take the time to learn and understand the unique circumstances of your case, so that we can identify and implement solutions that are right for you. For a free initial consultation, contact our office or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148).
Our Criminal Defense Practice
We focus our criminal defense practice on crimes in District Court, including felonies and misdemeanors, and drunk driving (OUI/DUI/DWI). We will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts, evidence and circumstances surrounding your arrest, and can retain private investigators. We can help determine whether your constitutional rights were violated. We will examine whether law enforcement officers had probable cause for any search, seizure or arrest, and whether you were properly informed of your rights before making any statements. If you have been charged with OUI/DUI/DWI, we will also question whether field sobriety and breath tests (Breathalyzer test) were correctly administered.
We handle the defense of a wide range of criminal charges, including
- Drug crimes, including possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, trafficking and manufacturing
- Drunk Driving (OUI/DUI/DWI), from first time defendants to multiple offenders
- Motor vehicle offenses, such as speeding tickets or reckless driving
- Assault and battery
- Domestic violence, including violations of restraining orders
- Theft crimes, such as larceny, shoplifting and identity theft
- Property crimes, including vandalism and tagging
For a free initial consultation, contact us via e-mail or call us at 978-607-0157 (toll-free at 866-634-7148). Our office is located across the street from the Salem District Court and a short walk from the commuter rail and bus stations. We will visit you in jail, if necessary.