The Law Office Of Justin A Okezie, PC

Facing charges for a criminal offense, whether one with minor penalties or major possible ramifications, can be overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation, you should seek out a criminal lawyer with the experience and knowledge to effectively handle your defense.

A qualified and dedicated criminal defense attorney will assist you with all stages of your case, from guiding you through the criminal justice system, ensuring that your rights are protected, and to ultimately fighting to help you avoid the consequences of a serious criminal conviction.Many people are under the impression that because misdemeanors are less serious, a conviction will not have much of an influence on their life.

Justin A. Okezie, Esq. is an experienced in navigating the appeals process, writing briefs on a wide variety of issues, and arguing cases to the D.C. Court of Appeals. Handling appeals involves a very unique and specific skill set so selecting an appellate attorney is an important decision.

If you have a case that is on appeal and are unsure of your next step, contact Justin A. Okezie, Esq. at (202) 257-8308 at no cost to you, to determine if The Law Office of Justin A. Okezie, PC may be able to help.

Besides appealing a criminal conviction, there is sometimes other relief available. A criminal conviction that was obtained in violation of the United States Constitution can be attacked a the trial court level. One example of this is when a defendant had ineffective legal representation that affected the outcome of his/her criminal case, resulting in a conviction.

A misdemeanor refers to a charge that is considered a lesser offense than a felony. If there are extenuating circumstances, however, there are cases where a misdemeanor conviction may result in severe punishments that are more typical of felony crimes. Many people have the impression that because misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, your case is not that important in the short or long term.

Serious crimes often yield serious consequences. When compared with misdemeanors, felonies are treated much more seriously and typically carry potential jail sentences that are longer than one year. Some of the most common felony charges include theft over a certain value, aggravated sexual offenses, aggravated assault, murder, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, gun possession, and distribution or possession with the intent to distribute narcotics.