Criminal Defense

I represented thousands of clients as an Assistant Public Defender. I also prosecuted thousands of cases as an Assistant Prosecutor and during my employment, I learned the ins and outs of prosecution. As a result, I understand that facing a criminal charge and having to defend it is the most stressful event in your life. Criminal charges have negative implications in your life, and employment. 

At MWood Law Office, I make sure that you are aware of the process by communicating and discussing with you every step in the criminal process. We, together, will develop a strong defense in your case in order to obtain the best outcome. 

I will represent you even if the facts of your case are not in your favor. Generally, some attorneys will not represent defendants when the facts of the case are not on their side. Through my fifteen years of experience, I have learned that there is no such a thing as a perfect case. 

All cases, including criminal cases, have positive and negative facts. I will make sure that I exploit the positive aspects of your case and that I bring them to the Government’s attention to obtain the best outcome possible.

• DUI/DWI
• Violent Offenses: Arson, Assault, Assault and Battery on a Spouse or Partner, Child Abuse, Child Endangerment, Firearm Offenses, Juvenile Crimes, Kidnapping, Resisting Arrest, Domestic Assaults, Stalking
• Drug Offenses: Possession of Controlled Substances, Distribution of Controlled Substances, etc. 
• Theft Charges: Embezzlement, Forgery, Fraud, Grand Theft, Petty Theft; Shoplifting, Robbery.
• Sex Charges: Child Pornography, Indecent Exposure, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Prostitution, Solicitation, Sexual Battery, Sexual Assault.