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Criminal Defense Overview

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Coeur d'Alene

If you have been charged with a crime in North Idaho, it is important to secure the counsel of a lawyer whom you can count on to defend you. When you retain my services, you are hiring a criminal defense attorney with more than 27 years of successful legal experience to defend your rights to the full extent of the law.

Call 877-415-9021 or e-mail me at the law office of Kevin J. Waite, P.C., to arrange an appointment to discuss the next step toward resolving your criminal defense matter concern.

I am committed to aggressively, knowledgeably and carefully representing you throughout the duration of your criminal case. I will do all I can legally to seek to have the charges dismissed or reduced, or to minimize the consequences of any criminal conviction. Here are some examples of the criminal cases I handle:

  • Grand theft, grand larceny, burglary, robbery and arson
  • Assault and battery
  • DUI/DWI
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug crimes, drug possession, narcotics sales or trafficking (anything from marijuana to heroin)
  • Sexual assault and other sex offenses
  • White collar fraud, embezzlement and conspiracy

Review Every Aspect of the Prosecution's Case for Weak Points

Each case is very dependent on the unique facts of the situation, including whether there were witnesses and who they are, what the evidence is and whether the police followed proper procedure. I closely review every aspect of your case, finding any weak points in the prosecution's case that may convince them to dismiss or reduce the charges.

Suppression of Evidence

Is there any aspect of this case that should be thrown out because law enforcement officials did not follow proper procedure?

Do Not Speak to the Police Until You Have an Attorney

Perhaps most critical to your case's outcome is to secure the services of an attorney before you speak to the police. Frequently, in my practice, a person contacts me only after he or she has made incriminating statements to the police. It is hard to get beyond a pointblank admission.

Ask You Tough Questions to Get at the Best Defense Possible

I am not afraid to ask you tough questions to get at the facts of the case so that I can provide the best defense possible. I expect clients to provide me with the full details of their situation so that I am able to use everything to develop the best defense possible.

For answers to your questions about criminal defense, please review the page on Criminal Defense FAQs.

The early stages of your criminal defense case are critical. Call my Coeur d'Alene law office at 877-415-9021 or e-mail me today. I accept Visa and Mastercard.