Protecting Individuals Charged with the Most Serious Crimes – Mississippi Felony Defense Lawyer

Although a criminal record can adversely impact the career and reputation of any individual, the penalties and informal adverse consequences of a felony conviction are particularly harsh.  Felonies represent the most serious criminal offenses.  When someone is convicted of a felony, such a conviction can permanently impact one’s livelihood, constitutional rights and immigration status on top of the formal penalties imposed by the court.

At our Jackson felony defense law firm, we recognize that the stakes are never higher for those who must confront prosecutors in a criminal courtroom.  Jackson felony defense attorney William Kellum III provides a diligent defense by defending his client’s constitutional rights, exposing improper law enforcement procedures and revealing deficiencies in the prosecutor’s case.  While Mr. Kellum’s objective is to obtain an acquittal or dismissal of the charges when this is realistic by utilizing aggressive defense tactics that might include some or all of the following:

• Challenging the lawfulness of a search under the Fourth Amendment
• Contesting the lawfulness of a stop of a person on the street or in a vehicle
• Exposing unreliable or fabricated witness testimony
• Demonstrating that a sloppy haphazard investigation resulted in a rush to judgment
• Improper procedures and contamination in lab testing of forensic evidence
• Documentation that fails to establish an unbroken chain of custody
• Attacking the sufficiency of the evidence to support the charge

This constitutes only a small sampling of defenses that Mr. Kellum might employ when fighting felony charges.  He tailors the specific defense strategy to the charges and facts in your case.  Because of his commitment to diligently protecting his clients from the damaging effects of a felony, he has successfully prevented his clients from being subject to many penalties associated with a felony which include:

• Incarceration in jail or state prison up to life imprisonment (Death penalty for capital cases)
• Substantial fines
• Sex offender registration (sex crimes)
• Loss of constitutional rights of jury service, voting and gun possession/ownership
• Formal probation
• Mandatory participation in education or counseling programs
• Loss of driving privileges
• Compulsory installation of an ignition interlock device
• Record as a felony offender
• Deportation or exclusion from entry into the U.S.
• Adverse impact on housing choices, career and education

If you are facing felony charges in Jackson or the vicinity, you should not talk to the police without an experienced Mississippi felony defense lawyer.  At our Jackson felony defense law firm, we know that the consequences of a felony record can adversely impact many facets of your life, so we are committed to pursuing a dismissal of the charges, not guilty verdict or a favorable plea bargain.  Jackson felony defense lawyer William S. Kellum III represents clients in Jackson, Brandon, Clinton, Canton, Brookhaven, Greenwood, Hattiesburg, Indianola, Madison, Meridian, Natchez, Pearl, Ridgeland, Vicksburg, Yazoo and other surrounding cities and areas.  We offer a free consultation so that we evaluate your situation and answer your questions so call us today at (601) 969-2709 or send us an email to schedule your initial consultation.