Criminal Defense Attorney in Memphis
Criminal Law Representation in Shelby County
Muldavin Law Firm has been practicing criminal defense law for over 30 years. Criminal charges can be life-changing if the client is misrepresented. Sam Muldavin and Muldavin Law Firm have a reputation for protecting our clients and will work tirelessly to make sure they are represented in the best possible way to ensure desired results. Our firm can represent you in state and federal courtrooms in both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Call (901) 460-3017 to schedule an appointment with Memphis criminal defense attorney Sam Muldavin today.
Misdemeanors vs. Felonies: What’s the Difference?
A felony is a criminal offense with a minimum sentence of one year. A misdemeanor is a criminal offense with a maximum sentence of less than one year. Crimes categorized as felonies or misdemeanors vary from state to state. A felony is a more serious crime and often carries a harsher punishment, while misdemeanors are less serious offenses.
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Mr. Muldavin is a highly educated attorney who knows the law.- Tammy R.
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Keep up the good work. Sam, you made a difference in my life.
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Walked me through the system and got me a great result.- Samuel M.
Types of Cases We Handle
Our team of skilled and understanding legal professionals proudly provides comprehensive and efficient legal services for all clients.
Tennessee Criminal Defense Overview
The State of Tennessee is notoriously strict in its policy of arresting and prosecuting alleged criminal offenders. This zealousness can result in questionable stops, searches, and seizures that can sometimes constitute violations of the United States Constitution and the Tennessee Constitution as well. As such, procedural as well as fact-based defenses may be available to an individual who has been charged with a crime. In Memphis and along the I-40 corridor through Fayette, Haywood, and other West Tennessee counties, this has been particularly true in drug interdiction cases in which a motorist is stopped under the pretext of a traffic offense, is coerced into permitting a vehicle search and drugs or other contraband is discovered. Unless the purpose of stopping the individual is legitimate and not the result of profiling, the search should be deemed illegal by the Court, and the seized evidence should be suppressed.
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Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights
We approach every case with focus and determination to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are upheld.
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Personalized Defense Strategies for Every CaseNo two cases are alike. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and build a defense tailored to your needs.
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Clear Communication, Every Step of the WayWe prioritize open and honest communication so you always know what to expect and feel confident in your legal defense.
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Start Your Defense with a Free Consultation
We believe everyone deserves access to quality legal advice. That’s why we offer free consultations to help you take the first step in protecting your future.
Protect Your Rights: Hire a Seasoned and Fearless Criminal Lawyer if You Have Been Charged with a Crime
If you have been arrested for a drug offense, assault, robbery, sex offense, homicide, DUI, theft, or any other criminal offense, you need a criminal defense attorney on your side to protect your rights. While being charged with a crime can be frightening, it is important to understand that you really are innocent until proven guilty. It is the burden of the state to gather sufficient evidence and prove to a judge or a jury that you did, in fact, commit the crime of which you have been accused.
Moreover, it is the prosecution’s burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. You may be facing an investigation or police questioning and have to attend a range of court dates. When you choose to have a Memphis criminal law firm represent you as you undergo these proceedings, you are putting your freedom and future in the hands of your criminal attorney. Many choose an attorney who understands both big city and small town litigation, investigation, and how criminal cases are handled and, therefore, best defended.
Muldavin Law Firm is a law firm that has protected the rights of the people of Memphis, Tennessee, in the past and would very much like the opportunity to further serve the people of Memphis in the future. Sam Muldavin has been protecting the rights of those charged with criminal and drug crimes for over 30 years. Contact the firm today to schedule an appointment.
Your Rights if You Have Been Accused of a Crime in Tennessee
If you have been charged with a crime in Memphis, Tennessee, you have important rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution of the United States. Perhaps the most important of these rights is the right to remain silent. Tragically, however, many people do not know that they can invoke this right when questioned by police, and as a result, the jails are full of people who were eager to give statements because they “had nothing to hide.”
On June 1, 2010, a Supreme Court Case changed the nature of this important right. While the police are required to advise you of your right to remain silent, they are no longer required to have you waive this right in writing. If you are facing questioning by police, the responsibility is yours to inform the police that you are invoking your right to remain silent and to let officers know that you will not answer questions. Speaking to the police can waive this right.
For this reason, many individuals wisely ask to contact an attorney as soon as they have been arrested or accused of a crime. If you have been arrested or are possibly under investigation by law enforcement, your best course of action is to invoke your right to remain silent and to ask to speak to your lawyer. You have the right to refuse to answer questions until your attorney arrives, and you should stand by that right.
If you’re facing questions from police — do not answer them. Politely tell officers that you are invoking your right to remain silent.