Edwardsville, Illinois, Violent Crime Defense Lawyers
A violent crime is anything in which there is a physical threat — anything from a barroom brawl to armed robbery to murder. Defending a violent crime takes a combination of creative legal strategies and experience in the judicial trenches. Most of all, it means crafting a solid case and creating doubt in the mind of the jury.
At the law office of Polinske & Associates, we have dedicated our careers to helping those who are facing the frightening prospect of imprisonment, embarrassment and alienation from friends and family. If you have been charged with or arrested for a violent crime, call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free) for a free consultation.
Former Prosecutors, Experienced Trial Lawyers
We are attorneys with more than 20 years of experience between us offering criminal defense to those facing serious charges. When you come to us for help, we will fight aggressively to keep you from being convicted of a violent crime — the penalties and repercussions of which are severe. We understand that in addition to imprisonment, having a criminal record can make it difficult to find a job or even a place to live. We will defend you against charges of:
- Robbery
- Assault
- Aggravated Domestic Battery
- Violent Sex Crimes
- Weapons Charges
- Manslaughter
- Murder/Homicide
What Are You Waiting For?
If you have been charged with a violent crime and need skilled legal help from a veteran team of trial attorneys, contact us by e-mail or call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free). A free initial consultation is available when and where you need it.
Recent Successes
People v. Knight — A 56-year-old former police officer was charged with and acquitted by a jury. I was his fourth attorney. All other attorneys recommended he plead guilty and take a 20-year sentence.
People v. Hall — A woman was terrorized by her husband for a period of years. She shot him one night in defense of her grandchild. The State sought natural life imprisonment. We negotiated for a second degree murder charge and a sentence of four years was agreed to. She served a year and a half and was released.
2009 - People v. Simkins — Our client, a current police officer, was falsely accused of obstruction of justice. The State would not dismiss the charges. We tried the case and won. She was able to keep her job and her clean record. We are currently suing the police who charged her with civil rights discrimination in federal court.
2009 - People v. Kidane — Our client was beaten by police. He was falsely charged with Resisting Arrest. We won the criminal charge. Then we successfully sued the police.
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