State or federal prosecutors might try to scare you into accepting a plea bargain by claiming that they have evidence to support the charges against you. And, in reality, the prosecution may very well have evidence. The real question, though, should focus on whether that evidence can be used against you in a court of law. If the state is sitting on evidence that’s been obtained in a violation of your rights – no matter how small – it simply cannot be allowed to be used against you.

I will conduct an exhaustive examination of the state’s evidence in your case. I’ll pick apart the process of how that evidence was first identified and how it ultimately came to be in the state’s possession. I’ll track the chain of custody to find potential flaws. If I find that evidence was seized illegally or that your 4th Amendment rights were infringed upon, I’ll ask a judge to step in and throw it out. Without evidence, the government may have no choice but to dismiss the charges against you.

The government, in preparation of its case against you, will definitely seek the help of local experts. Over the course of more than a decade, I have seen, first-hand, the impact expert testimony can have on a case. If state or federal prosecutors have experts working to build a criminal case against you, it’s critical to make sure that you have experts in your corner, too. When you hire Oakley & Oakley, LLC, that’s precisely what you’ll have.

My law firm will spare no expense in bringing in specialists and professionals as I navigate the criminal justice system on your behalf. That might mean relying on accident reconstructionists or forensic specialists during an investigation or having a medical professional or appraiser evaluate evidence as I search for the best defense strategies for your particular case. If the state has an expert working a certain angle, you can rest assured that I’ll have one to match. The playing field will be level when I’m on the case.

Experience matters when your future is on the line. At Oakley & Oakley, LLC, I’ve been standing up for the accused in Lexington, KY for years. I have 15 years of experience handling the most complex criminal cases at both the state and federal levels. I’ve successfully defended clients at every level – including matters before the Kentucky Supreme Court, US District Court, as well as the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

This means that I am intimately familiar with the laws and procedures that will affect your criminal case. I’m well-known and respected in courts in and around Fayette County – which means I know the prosecutors who will be trying to put you behind bars and have a rapport with the judges who will hold your fate in their hands. My extensive experience and incredible insight can be a huge asset to you as you fight criminal charges. Let my experience work in your favor.

At Oakley & Oakley, LLC, my clients are more than numbers on a case file. I see our clients for who they are – people who have made a mistake or been falsely accused of a crime. I appreciate that your life has been turned upside down – and that it could stay that way for a long time if you don’t have the right team by your side.

In my eyes, you deserve every opportunity to defend yourself and prevent a criminal charge from turning into a conviction. I don’t think that a simple mistake or understanding should define who you are or dictate how your life unfolds. You have a future ahead of you, and I’m here to help you preserve it. That’s why I strive to treat every client with the utmost respect and give every case I handle everything we have. I will fight for you until I’ve helped you secure the best possible outcome in your case.