Delaware Criminal Defense
Wilmington Criminal Defense Attorney Serving All Delaware Counties
If you are reading this because you or someone close to you has been — or may be — charged with a crime in Delaware, your first step should be to speak with an experienced criminal law attorney as soon as you can. The earlier you have an attorney on your side, the earlier that attorney can begin protecting your rights and avoiding consequences you may not even be aware of, such as automatically losing your license because of a DUI arrest or facing the academic consequences of a criminal charge at schools including the University of Delaware.
Learn more below or contact me now for a free consultation about your case. Based in Wilmington, I handle criminal charges throughout Delaware in the courts of New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. I am also experienced in handling charges against juveniles, university procedures for students charged with a crime as well as Delaware criminal records expungements and pardons.
Delaware Misdemeanor Offenses and Penalties
Even misdemeanor offenses carry unfavorable consequences. For a first-time offender, a conviction can mean a blemish on an otherwise clean record, as well as fines and probation. If you have a prior conviction, a misdemeanor can mean intensive probation, heavy fines, and potential jail-time. It is absolutely necessary for you to have an attorney who understands the implications of being charged with misdemeanor offenses, and the experience as a trial attorney to successfully represent you. I have experience in handling all types of misdemeanors in Delaware, including:
- Assault
- Offensive Touching
- Harassment
- Resisting Arrest
- Disorderly Conduct
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Criminal Trespass
- Drug Possession
- Underage Alcohol Possession and Consumption
- Vandalism
- Driving Under the Influence / DUI
- Traffic violations
- ALL other misdemeanor charges
Delaware Felony Offenses and Penalties
Being charged with a felony has life-changing consequences. A felony conviction results in a lengthy jail sentence and the loss of several civil liberties, and it is detrimental to future employment and career opportunities. It is absolutely necessary to have an attorney like me who understands the implications of being charged with a felony, and the experience to successfully represent you. I defend individuals charged with the entire range of felonies in Delaware:
- Murder/ Vehicular Homicide
- Attempted Murder
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Reckless Endangering
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Theft
- Drug felonies
- Credit card fraud
- Fraud
- Forgery
- White Collar crimes
- Sex crimes
- Child abuse
- Weapons charges
- Gun charges
- ALL other felonies
Free Consultation with an Experienced Delaware Criminal Defense Attorney
Contact the Law Office of John A. Barber to schedule a free consultation or read additional information below about some of his areas of focus.