Criminal Law

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Everyone makes mistakes. Criminal charges can have life-altering effects. Without a strong defense, you are risking a lot, including your future, freedoms and liberties. Let us take the burden of the criminal justice system off your shoulders. When you retain Gil Gatch Law, you have our full attention. We begin individualizing a defense strategy that works for your criminal case.

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Gil Gatch Law is committed to resolving your case and resolving it promptly. Many criminal law matters can be handled outside of court.

I can provide counsel in:

  • DUI & DWI

  • Drug Crimes

  • All alcohol and drug-related traffic offenses

  • Violent crimes

  • Theft & Burglary

  • Vandalism

  • Gun offenses

  • Probation violations

  • White-collar crimes

  • Criminal appeals

Looking for answers, here are some frequently asked questions

 

What should I do if I get pulled over by the police?

1.) Pull over safely and stay in your vehicle.

2.) If it is dark turn on the interior lights of your car.

3.) Keep your hands on the steering wheel.

4.) Do not reach for your license and registration until the officer asked you to do so.

4.) Be respectful, let the officer do the talking.

What should I do if I get arrested?

1. Do not resist arrest.

2. Do not say anything disrespectful to law enforcement.

3. Call us at (843) 800-2020.

What is the difference between “State Criminal Charges” and “Federal Criminal Charges?”

The type of charge one receives is based upon what kind of laws they are accused of breaking. Government agencies investigate and prosecute individuals who have broken federal laws. State institutions inspect and litigate cases involving the disregard of state laws. Most criminal charges are categorized as State charges. These include drug offenses, DUI and domestic violence. Punishments for breaking state law are often less severe than those given for breaking federal law.

Criminal Law

State Criminal Defense Cases

We defend clients facing state crimes, including DUI, drug crimes involving possession or some prescription medication fraud, small-scale drug crimes, and more. We take an aggressive stance to every case, and work toward a dismissal or lessening the punishments for the crimes. While state crimes do not carry punishments as serious as federal crimes, the consequences are still significant. We will do everything possible to mitigate the negative impact of a state crime on your future.

Federal Criminal Defense

Federally prosecuted crimes are often different from state crimes. If you face a federal criminal charge, your choice in defense counsel is critical.

  • White-collar crimes, including federal fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and more. This includes representation at the point of investigations, prior to criminal charges.

  • Sex crimes, including Internet offenses.

  • Serious drug cases, including drug trafficking and drug crimes paired with weapons offenses.

We maintain a successful track record advocating for our clients. Our adversaries respect the legal approaches we take, and our clients appreciate the level of professionalism and individualized attention we provide.