Criminal Defense
Specialties
Mr. Barnett has extensive experience protecting your rights, starting from his time as a prosecutor and encompassing decades as a criminal defense attorney.
Criminal defense is driven by our Constitution and Bill of Rights, the key to protecting our freedom. Areas in which we have extensive experience include the following:
State and Federal Criminal Defense
Our laws and our constitutions (state and federal) protect us against the government. In modern society, the fight for justice is waged every day.
Drug Offenses
In today’s society, drug abuse and addiction are twin problems that afflict many innocent people. If you are facing any kind of drug charge, you need an experienced professional to help.
Pornography & Sex Crimes
Over his two decades plus in criminal defense, Attorney Marcus Barnett has developed considerable expertise defending individuals charged with sex crimes and related offenses.
DUI / DUI Manslaughter
Being accused of DUI is a life-changing experience. It can threaten your freedom, your driver’s license, and your insurance. Immediate action is required to protect your rights. Call Attorney Marcus Barnett for a free consult.
Federal Sentencing
Oftentimes, sentencing is the only issue in a federal criminal case, and the difference between years or decades in prison, or probation is a lawyer who understands the sentencing guidelines and BOP placement.
Criminal Appeals
Criminal FAQ
Absolutely! An investigation is one of the most critical stages in any potential criminal case. Every criminal case begins with an investigation. This is the time the police make the initial, critical decisions that can influence whether charges are ever filed. For that reason, this stage of your case can represent a great opportunity to favorably influence the outcome, and can result in cases being closed, without prosecution, or lay groundwork for a positive resolution at a later stage.
What’s best, in any situation, is you having the ability to make an informed decision, about how to proceed. That is why it is vital to consult an attorney before ever agreeing to a police interview.
Ronald Reagan once said that, to him, the 10 most frightening words in the English language are, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help you.”
We never advise our clients to talk to the police without meeting with us first, so we can investigate their situation, including finding out what the police are up to. The police are generally not trying to help you. They may believe you are guilty of some crime, and want you to “confess” and make their job easier.
We recently had a case where an individual agreed to talk to the police without consulting an attorney. The police later admitted that, had he refused to talk to them, they would have closed their case. Unfortunately, the individual tried to “explain” things to the officers. He is now in Federal Prison.