Criminal Defense Attorney in Santa Clara County
To defend a criminal case, lawyers need a detailed understanding of the prosecutor's perspective. Attorney Brian Madden served as a prosecutor for several years during which he tried 65 jury trials, including murder trials.
Over 30 Years of Criminal Defense Experience
He left the prosecution side after recognizing his true calling. His professional passion is to help those who have been charged with crimes. He knows, understands and communicates well with people, including judges, jury members, clients and witnesses. His vast experience allows him to evaluate a case accurately. He understands the line of defense that is most likely to result in an outcome favorable to his client.
Contact Brian Madden to discuss your particular criminal defense needs.
San Jose, California Trial Lawyers
A criminal case can result in any one of a number of outcomes:
- Dismissal: Sometimes, a case will not be filed immediately by the prosecution, even though a suspect has been arrested. A defense attorney may be able to convince a prosecutor to dismiss a case before it is filed or shortly after its filing. An experienced defense lawyer knows what to look for: insufficient evidence; questionable eyewitness reports; law enforcement error; illegally seized evidence.
- Plea Bargain: When the evidence indicates that a guilty verdict at trial seems likely, it is often in the best interests of a defendant to accept a plea bargain at a pre-trial stage. A plea bargain may come with conditions to be negotiated one-on-one with a prosecutor or judge. It is important for a person facing criminal charges to have an experienced and effective attorney conduct these negotiations.
- Trial: Some cases cannot be settled and must be tried. It is important to have an attorney who has had extensive experience trying cases and who thoroughly investigates the facts and fully understands the law.
- Other outcomes: A defense attorney should be working to minimize any criminal penalties his client faces should there be a conviction.
The law firm of Madden & Redding can meet with you regarding your defense if you have been charged with offenses such as:
- Drug Offenses
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes such as a DUI
- Spousal Abuse / Domestic Violence
- Assault & Battery
- Child Molestation, child pornography, or other adult or juvenile sex crimes
- White Collar Crimes such as theft or embezzlement
- Robbery / Burglary, often accompanied by a Weapons Violation [Link to Weapons Violations]
- Homicide / Murder / Manslaughter
Contact a Dedicated San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal defense is attorney Brian Madden's sole focus at Madden & Redding. Clients of Brian Madden are reassured of his current legal knowledge and zealous advocacy on behalf of each client. Contact Brian Madden to schedule an initial consultation with no further obligation.