Aggressively Defending Your Future From  Criminal Charges

Being arrested and charged with a crime can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life. Hiring a skilled lawyer can help you challenge the charges with confidence and ensure that your constitutional rights are protected throughout the criminal process.

At Marberry Law Firm, P.C., we are attorneys who are equipped to protect and fight for your rights. We draw upon over 80 combined years of legal experience when vigorously defending our clients. We are aggressive and creative, and we design strategies that get results.

Exercise Your Right To Criminal Defense Counsel

If the police want to question you, the best course of action is to remain silent and ask for your attorney to be present. Sometimes, people believe they can convince an officer that they are innocent. Remember, it is not the responsibility of the police to decide whether you are guilty or innocent. Anyone accused of a crime in Iowa deserves and requires the best criminal defense lawyer.

Whether you have been arrested or charged with an offense, we are ready to help. We regularly defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges related to the following:

• Theft
• Assault
• Burglary
• Drunk driving

We have successfully represented countless individuals in Urbandale and the surrounding area, so you can rely on us to navigate the criminal process efficiently. As advocates, we pursue dismissals and sentence reductions when possible, but we are always ready to defend our clients’ rights in court if we believe that approach will achieve the most favorable results possible. We are skilled litigators who know how to present compelling cases in Iowa courts.

Turn To Us For Answers To Your Questions

We have defended people facing all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, which has lent us a lot of experience in these cases. You are right to worry about what comes next, but we are here with the answers you need to common questions such as those below.

What rights do I have when I am apprehended in Iowa?

Your rights do not go away just because you are under arrest. If anything, when that happens, your rights and their proper exercise become much more important. Your rights are the only things that keep the police and various machinery of the justice system in check. There are two rights that are the most important to remember:

• The right to remain silent: Most of the evidence that police and prosecutors secure against anyone comes from their own words. Anything said to police is evidence, even if it’s said completely innocently. However, to invoke the right to remain silent, you must actively state, “I wish to invoke my right to remain silent,” or even your silence could become evidence.
• The right to an attorney: Your lawyer will do more than explain your rights to you. They will take on the fight to preserve your freedom. Your attorney can exert a great degree of control over the information you provide to the police and ensure your fair treatment at every turn.

Your constitutional rights also protect you from illegal searches and seizures. However, attempting to exercise that right during the arrest is the wrong time to do so. This is another area in which your attorney can assist you.

What will happen when a crime is on my record?

A misdemeanor or felony can cause long-term complications for you if it is on your criminal record. It can make it difficult for you to secure a loan or housing. It may show up on background checks during application processes.

However, these charges do not have to impact your life forever. You have the opportunity to pursue an expungement of your record, provided that you meet some important conditions. We can explain that entire system to you when you speak with us.

Why should I not wait to contact a criminal defense attorney after facing charges?

In an earlier section, we said that having an attorney is your right and that they will protect all your other rights. Engaging a lawyer sooner rather than later will leave a smaller gap in the constitutional protections you have.

However, an attorney can also immediately get to work controlling the narrative around your charge. Sometimes, simply having a strong lawyer immediately intervene can greatly reduce your legal risks.

Begin Developing Your Defense Today

Time is crucial when you are facing allegations. Talk to a knowledgeable attorney at our firm. You can reach us via our online form or by calling our office at 515-989-6794.