Lawyer for Clients Facing Serious Assault Charges in Delaware

A strong defense begins immediately, not in the courtroom.

If you have been charged with a violent criminal offense, you need a criminal defense attorney immediately.  Too often people call a lawyer AFTER they've already talked to the police.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT NOT TO TALK TO THE POLICE!

Police are very good at getting people to talk. That's what they're trained to do.  Even if you're NOT GUILTY of the charges against you  -  and especially if you're not guilty  -  you need an attorney to speak for you.  I will contact the police on your behalf.  Nothing I say can be used against you in court.  And all statements you make to me are completely confidential.

I have 25 years of courtroom experience.  My years of legal work in the Wilmington, Delaware area have earned me a reputation among law enforcement officers and prosecutors that is an invaluable part of your defense.

As the need arises, I work with top local private investigators that are highly credentialed.  My private investigators know in particular how to work "behind the scenes" to gather critical information.   INFORMATION IS POWER IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM.   There are two sides to every story, and so often the police only hear one side of the story when they make their arrest decision.

Pleading guilty or being convicted of assault or another violent crime charge can have lifelong consequences.  The police and prosecutors may make it seem as if a plea deal is your only chance of avoiding jail. Remember, it is their job to get convictions.  DO NOT DO THEIR JOB FOR THEM BY PLEADING GUILTY.  They are not on your side.  I am.  When losing is not an option, think WIN.  Contact me for a free initial consultation.

As your defense attorney, I will give you the full advantage of my experience in these matters.  I will mount a thorough and determined defense in your case and help you evaluate all your options for minimizing or avoiding incarceration and defending against a violent crime charge so it doesn't follow you for the rest of your life.

Experienced Defense in Comprehensive Range of Violent Crimes

I handle a wide range of violent crime cases in Delaware.  Smaller misdemeanors include terroristic threatening, offensive touching, harrassment, shoplifting, endangering the welfare of child, simple assault, reckless endangering, property fraud, shoplifting,  resisting arrest and child abuse.  More serious felony offenses include:

• Felony Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges
• Vehicular Assault, Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition
• Rape, Sex Crimes of all types, and Sex Registry Issues
• Manslaughter and Attempted Murder, Murder
• Theft, Burglary, Embezzlement, Robbery

In these cases, it is vitally important to have a capable and forceful advocate on your side.  I REPEAT: THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY, AND SO OFTEN THE POLICE ONLY HEAR ONE SIDE.   I will work diligently to present your side of the story to the prosecution and the judge so that you don't have to pay the price for a misunderstanding or a situation that simply got out of control.

Kevin P. O'Neill, Attorney at Law • Wilmington, Delaware • Contact Me