Racine County Criminal Defense

Wisconsin Criminal Law Attorneys

A criminal charge is a serious matter and requires vigorous and effective representation. Penalties can include incarceration, forfeiture of property, office or license, fines, probation, and parole supervision. A conviction can have adverse consequences, including loss of reputation, employment, or education and other opportunities. Your best bet is to seek out the services of Racine, Wisconsin criminal defense attorney, Patrick Cafferty, to help you.

If you have need of criminal defense in Racine County, Wisconsin, the sooner you contact an attorney the better. The law office of Patrick Cafferty can assist you with all your needs for Racine County, Wisconsin criminal defense including police questioning, reduction of bail, and representation for all charges. Patrick Cafferty has years of experience in courtrooms throughout Wisconsin and is a highly regarded advocate for criminal defense in Racine, Wisconsin.

Felonies and misdemeanors in Wisconsin

Felonies are crimes generally punishable by more than one year's imprisonment. You have the right to a jury trial when charged with a felony crime. If you are charged with a felony, your trial must begin within 90 days from the date that trial is demanded by any party either in writing or on the record. Felonies include:

Misdemeanors are crimes generally punishable by less than one year's imprisonment.

If you are charged with a misdemeanor, your trial must begin within 60 days from the date of your initial appearance in court. You have the right to a jury trial when charged with a misdemeanor if the crime is considered serious enough. 

Criminal defense attorneys in Racine, Wisconsin can help

Many prosecutors will consider "plea agreements." If you don't reach a plea agreement with the prosecutor, your case will move toward the trial stage.  Patrick Cafferty, one of the highly regarded criminal defense attorneys in Racine, County Wisconsin, is available to appear at all courts where criminal matters are heard. 

Mr. Cafferty has devoted his career to the practice of criminal defense in Racine County, Wisconsin.  He is a successful, aggressive, and compassionate defender servicing clients in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, and Kenosha Counties.

Mr. Cafferty defends people in a broad range of criminal cases of all levels of severity. Contact a Wisconsin criminal defense attorney at the Cafferty Law Office to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case with Mr. Cafferty.Please click on a link below to find out more about our services.