Loudon, TN Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal charges can upend your life and put your future at risk. The consequences of a conviction can follow you for years or decades. You could be sentenced to jail time and required to pay thousands of dollars in fines. Even after your sentence is complete, a criminal record can affect your ability to find a job, your housing options, and your personal relationships. You could lose certain civil rights. The criminal justice system is complex and intimidating, but with the help of an attorney, you can fight against a conviction.

At The Baker Law Firm, we take a compassionate approach to criminal cases, and we understand the ways these charges may affect you and your family. We take the time to listen to your side of the story, investigate the facts surrounding your charges, examine the evidence the prosecution intends to use against you, and develop a defense strategy designed to protect your rights and your future.

Sex Crime Allegations

Few accusations are more devastating than sex crime charges. Allegations of sexual misconduct can destroy your reputation, cost you your job, and affect your life in many other ways. The penalties for a conviction can be severe, and they will often include mandatory sex offender registration that may continue to affect you for decades after completing a criminal sentence.

Sexual assault charges may involve accusations that you engaged in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct with someone without receiving consent. The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that sexual contact occurred and that the alleged victim did not give consent or was incapable of consenting because of their age or due to factors like intoxication. Our attorneys will carefully examine the allegations, including the relationship between the parties, the timeline of events, and all applicable evidence. We can challenge the claims made against you and help you defend against a conviction.

Child pornography offenses may involve the possession, distribution, or production of materials that depict minors in sexual situations, which are commonly known as child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). These cases may involve technical evidence related to internet activity, file downloads, and digital storage. Police officers must follow specific procedures when searching electronic devices and analyzing digital evidence. Our lawyers can review cases to determine whether searches were conducted lawfully and whether the materials in question meet the legal definition of child pornography.

Online solicitation charges may address situations where a person allegedly attempted to engage in sexual contact with a minor by using the internet or other electronic communications. These cases may involve undercover law enforcement officers who pose as minors in online chat rooms or on social media. Our attorneys will look at how investigations were performed to determine whether entrapment occurred. We can also examine the evidence to address whether a person had knowledge of an alleged victim's age or whether they intended to commit an offense.

Violent Crime Charges

When people are accused of harming others, they could face violent crime charges. These cases often involve conflicting accounts of what happened, who was the aggressor, and whether a person acted in self-defense.

Domestic violence cases may involve accusations that a person committed abuse or assault against their spouse, a current or former dating partner, a family member, or someone who lives in their home. These cases often involve emotionally charged situations, and they can lead to orders of protection that could restrict a person from speaking to their family members or returning to their home. Our attorneys can investigate whether an alleged victim has a history of false accusations, whether injuries are consistent with the accusations that have been made, and other factors that may affect a client's defense.

Assault and battery charges could be classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on factors such as whether threats were made, whether injuries occurred, and whether a weapon was used. Our legal team can review medical records, witness statements, and physical evidence to determine what actually occurred and whether the prosecution can prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Homicide charges are some of the most serious criminal accusations a person can face. First-degree murder may involve premeditation, and this offense could lead to a potential sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Second-degree murder may involve killing without premeditation, while voluntary manslaughter may involve killing in the heat of passion. These charges may be less serious than first-degree murder, but they can still carry severe penalties. Our attorneys can investigate homicide cases and work with forensic experts to determine what happened and what defenses may be available.

Drug Crime Defense

Drug offenses in Tennessee can range from simple possession to serious charges for manufacturing or trafficking controlled substances. The severity of the charges that will apply in a case and the potential penalties of a conviction may depend on the type of drug, the quantity involved, the defendant's intent, and whether the offense allegedly occurred near a protected area such as a school.

Drug possession charges may involve various controlled substances, including marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, heroin, or fentanyl. Prescription medications may lead to drug possession charges if a person did not have a valid prescription. Our attorneys can challenge possession charges by examining whether the drugs were actually in a person's control and whether police officers conducted lawful searches.

Drug manufacturing charges may involve allegations that a person produced or processed controlled substances. These cases may involve meth labs, marijuana growing operations, or the production of synthetic drugs. They may also involve repackaging drugs with the intent of selling small quantities to individual people. In these cases, our lawyers can look at whether law enforcement officials conducted searches without search warrants, whether they followed the right procedures when seizing or testing evidence, and whether the evidence actually proves that drug manufacturing occurred.

Drug trafficking charges may apply if a person is accused of possessing large quantities of drugs with the intent to sell or distribute them. They may also address the actual distribution of drugs to other people. Our attorneys can look at the role played by informants in these cases, how surveillance evidence was obtained, and other methods used to build a case to determine what defenses may be used.

White Collar Criminal Offenses

White collar crimes may involve allegations of fraud, theft, or other dishonest conduct. These cases can be complex, and they may involve multiple types of financial records, documents, and transactions.

Many white collar criminal cases involve fraud, which is deceptive conduct in which a person attempts to obtain money or something of value from someone else. This may include credit card fraud, bank fraud, insurance fraud, healthcare fraud, or other forms of fraud. Our attorneys can work with forensic accountants and financial analysts to examine transactions and financial records and address accusations of fraud.

We can also address charges of embezzlement in which someone allegedly stole funds or property belonging to an employer or someone else who trusted them. We can represent people charged with identity theft who allegedly used someone else's information to obtain goods or services. We can defend people who have been charged with computer crimes, forgery, or other related offenses.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Cases in Loudon

Contact Our Loudon Criminal Defense Attorneys

When you are facing criminal charges, you need to be sure you have legal representation from an attorney who can fight for your rights and your future. At The Baker Law Firm, we can review your charges against you, explain your options, and begin developing a defense strategy that will focus on resolving your case successfully. Contact our Loudon, TN misdemeanor and felony defense lawyers at 865-200-4117 to arrange a free consultation today.