Windham County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Experienced Legal Representation When It Matters Most

Facing criminal charges can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, filled with uncertainty about the future. The fear of severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and a potential criminal record, can heighten your anxiety. If you are looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney in Windham County who can guide you through this challenging time, Paetzold Law Group is here to help.

Why Choose Paetzold Law Group?

With over three decades of experience, Attorney William Paetzold and his team bring a wealth of knowledge and guidance to your case. We understand the emotional toll a criminal charge can take on you and your loved ones. Our firm aims to alleviate stress by providing strong, effective legal representation.

At Paetzold Law Group, we handle a wide range of state and federal misdemeanor and felony charges, including:

• Violent Crimes: These involve force or threat of force against another individual. Examples include assault, robbery, murder, and manslaughter. Violent crimes can result in severe penalties, including long-term imprisonment.
• Drug Crimes: Drug-related offenses encompass a wide range of activities, such as possession, distribution, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal drugs. Penalties can vary based on the type and amount of drug involved.
• Federal Crimes: These offenses violate U.S. federal laws and are prosecuted by federal agencies like the FBI or DEA. Examples include mail fraud, tax evasion, identity theft, and kidnapping across state lines.
• Theft Crimes: Theft crimes involve taking someone else's property without their consent with the intent to deprive them of it permanently. This category includes burglary, larceny, robbery, auto theft, and shoplifting.
• Sex Crimes: Sex crimes encompass a range of offenses of a sexual nature, including rape, sexual assault, child pornography, and indecent exposure. Convictions often require registration as a sex offender.
• Domestic Violence involves violence or abuse within a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It can include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• DUI Defense: DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenses involve operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Consequences include fines, license suspension, mandatory education programs, or jail time.
• Misdemeanors: Misdemeanors typically carry less severe penalties than felonies but still have serious consequences such as fines, probation, community service, and up to a year in jail. Examples include petty theft, public intoxication, and minors possessing alcohol.
• Restraining Orders: A restraining order is a court order designed to protect individuals from being harmed or harassed by another person. Violating a restraining order can lead to criminal charges.

A skilled criminal defense attorney provides invaluable assistance in protecting your rights throughout the legal process. We analyze the prosecution's evidence, challenge their methods, gather crucial evidence for your defense, and negotiate on your behalf. If your case goes to trial, our experienced trial lawyers will aggressively defend you in court, exposing any flaws or weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

Don’t wait; reach out to our Windham County criminal defense team by contacting us online today.