Being charged with a crime is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard will vigorously defend you if you have been charged with any crime in Wisconsin State Court or Federal Court.
The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard take a systematic approach to your criminal case, including an independent investigation of the facts that will provide you with the best possible defense. Moreover, the Ahmad & Guerard lawyers will use all the constitutional and procedural tools available to you to ensure that every avenue is explored for you defense. The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard will make sure that all of your rights are protected.
The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard are experienced trial lawyers that have a proven record of successfully defending criminal defendants. Whether you have been charged or have only been accused time is of essence so please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your criminal case.
The following are a sample of the types of criminal cases the lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard defend:
Domestic Violence Cases
- In Wisconsin, domestic violence generally means the commission of a certain type of crime by an adult against a spouse or former spouse, against another adult the person resides with or formerly resided with or against an adult with whom the person has a child in common.
- Domestic violence cases typically include, but are not limited to: battery, disorderly conduct, substantial battery, strangulation/suffocation, criminal damage to property and violation of a restraining order.
Drug Cases
- Drug cases include, but are not limited to: simple possession, possession as a second or subsequent offense, possession with intent to deliver, keeping a drug house, delivery of a controlled substance. Drug cases typically involve the police searching a person, house or car. The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard will explore every avenue possible, including challenging the constitutionality of the police search, when preparing a defense. Our lawyers have also successfully defended clients accused of drug offenses at trial.
Violent Crime Cases
Violent crime cases involve the use of force or threat of force against another person. These crimes are extremely serious and can carry a maximum possible penalty of up to life in prison. Moreover, if a defendant is convicted of certain violent crimes, the penalty can be so severe that the prison sentence is essentially for life. If you are accused of a violent crime, it is essential that you seek qualified legal counsel to build the best defense possible. Some violent offenses include:
- First Degree Intentional Homicide
- First-Degree Reckless Homicide
- Second Degree Intentional Homicide
- Second Degree Reckless Homicide
- Felony Murder
- First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Armed Robbery
- Robbery
- Battery
- Substantial Battery
Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assault cases are complex, frightening and can carry severe penalties. It is vitally important for a person accused of a sexual assault to consult with a skilled defense attorney immediately. Sexual assault cases needed to be thoroughly investigated by the defense so a defense strategy can be implemented. The lawyers at Ahmad & Guerard are experienced in defending individuals who are accused of various types of sexual assault including:
- First, Second, Third and Fourth Degree Sexual Assault
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
- Prostitution
- Solicitation
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Property Crime Cases
Property crimes in Wisconsin typically involve a person being accused of damaging or taking someone else’s property. Theses offenses include both misdemeanors and felonies. Some typical property crime offenses include:
- Theft
- Retail theft
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Receiving Stolen Property
- Burglary
