CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Whiddon Criminal Defense is a comprehensive criminal defense law firm representing clients in Monroe, Louisiana. If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, or if you find yourself under investigation, our dedicated criminal law team is ready to come to your aid. We’ll protect you against government overreach, and we’ll make sure you get the representation you deserve. Whatever the nature of your charges, give our lawyer a call and find out how we can help protect your liberty, your family, your reputation, and your future.

Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by less than a year in jail. Even though they are less serious than felonies, a misdemeanor conviction can still have significant, far-reaching consequences for your personal and professional life. We help clients in Louisiana defend against charges of theft, DWI, minor in possession of alcohol, battery, criminal trespass, and all other manner of misdemeanor crimes. You may be eligible for a diversionary program or deferred prosecution that can help you avoid a criminal conviction entirely. If there’s a way to keep your criminal record clear, we’ll find it.

Felonies

Felonies are the most serious crimes. Felonies are crimes punishable by more than a year in jail. A felony conviction can leave you with heavy fines and long prison stretches. Even after you’ve served your time and paid your debt to society, a felony conviction can haunt you for decades. Call our zealous felony defense lawyer for help avoiding the worst consequences of a felony conviction.

Full-Service Representation for Louisiana Criminal Cases

At Whiddon Criminal Defense, we pride ourselves on making sure that every aspect of your case is handled, regardless of your charges. We’ll be by your side from day one, whether that’s when you are arrested or when you learn you’re under investigation for a Louisiana state crime. We’ll fight to get you out on bail, we’ll gather evidence and witness statements to put together an effective defense, we’ll negotiate with prosecutors to get charges reduced or dropped entirely. If no reasonable plea offer, delayed prosecution, or diversionary program is on the table, we’ll fight for you all the way through trial and beyond.

At Whiddon Criminal Defense, we serve clients charged with a wide range of Louisiana crimes, including the following:

Drug Crimes

Louisiana takes drug crimes very seriously. Even simple possession can lead to significant fines and follow-up consequences to having a criminal record. Possession of greater quantities or distribution charges can quickly lead to a felony conviction and lengthy prison sentences. If you’ve been arrested for possession, manufacture, or distribution of substances such as cocaine, marijuana, opium, fentanyl, or others, call Whiddon Criminal Defense today.

Violent Crimes

The seasoned defense lawyer at Whiddon Criminal Defense represents defendants charged with violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, assault and battery, vehicular homicide, and others. Violent crimes carry some of the harshest penalties under Louisiana law; it’s important to build the best defense as quickly as possible to avoid spending years or decades in prison. If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, we’re ready to help.

DWI

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI), as it’s known in Louisiana, can lead to harsh penalties and consequences for your personal and professional life. Multiple offenses can easily result in long prison terms. If you’ve been arrested for DWI in Monroe, we can help you get the charges reduced or dropped, protecting your license and your freedom.

Sex Crimes

If you’re charged with a sex crime in Louisiana, you could be facing more than just a fine and jail time. You could be facing sex offender registration for decades or more. An experienced Louisiana sex offense defense attorney at Whiddon Criminal Defense can help you avoid a conviction that threatens your life, liberty, and reputation.

Theft Offenses

Theft crimes cover a wide range of circumstances, ranging from the simple to the complex and from the minor to the extremely serious. Whether you’re charged with misdemeanor shoplifting or felony fraud, the theft crime defense lawyer at Whiddon Criminal Law is ready to fight for you.

Expungement

Criminal convictions follow you for life unless you do something about it. Louisiana law allows certain convictions to be expunged from the public record if you know how to make it happen. Different rules apply to felonies and misdemeanors, and certain crimes, such as DWIs, carry their own special rules. If you have a criminal record and you are interested in having your conviction wiped from history, talk to a knowledgeable expungement lawyer at Whiddon Criminal Defense.

For Trusted Advice and Zealous Representation After Your Louisiana Arrest, Call Whiddon Criminal Defense in Monroe

If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime in Monroe, Louisiana, you need to get an experienced criminal defense team on your side as quickly as you can. The longer you wait, the worse the outcome of your case is likely to be. Whether you are facing felony or misdemeanor charges, our savvy criminal defense lawyer is ready to help. The defense team at the Monroe offices of Whiddon Criminal Defense is here to fight for your rights, your family, your freedom, and your future. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.