Criminal Defense

DUI/DWI

The terms DUI or DWI refer to driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol content in a person's blood is above the legal limit set by law. DUI/DWI is usually considered a misdemeanor, but felony charges may be pursued if the incident caused serious injury, death, or extensive property damage, or if the individual charged has had several prior convictions for the same offense.

Penalties can include fines, suspension or revocation of your driver's license, incarceration, mandatory attendance at DUI/DWI  schools, community service, probation, and installation of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device.  

If you are facing DUI/DWI charges, it is very important that you contact the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen right away.  Depending upon your specific circumstances, we may be able to reduce your charges from a felony to a misdemeanor. Such a reduction can be crucial to maintaining your driver's license. 

Drug Crimes

Drug offenses range from simple marijuana possession to more serious crimes like the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. A conviction can have serious consequences for you and your family as well as your job and your future. If you are faced with drug charges, you can trust the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen to aggressively and diligently defend your rights and liberty at all stages of the criminal justice process. It is vital in any criminal matter that you seek legal representation as soon as possible so if you have been accused of a drug crime, contact us right away.

Felonies

Any serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year is termed a felony. Such offenses include arson, murder, rape, robbery, burglary, manslaughter, and kidnapping.

In addition to imprisonment or death, convicted felons may lose their voting rights, be excluded from certain types of work and prohibited from holding certain licenses, and be prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition.

If you are faced with felony charges, you can count on the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen to defend your rights aggressively.

Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors are offenses that are considered less serious than felonies and that are punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment. Misdemeanor offenses include petty theft, prostitution, disorderly conduct, trespass, and vandalism. Punishment frequently involves probation or community service, and a convicted defendant can lose some of his or her privileges.

Misdemeanors can bring about serious consequences. Contact the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen to provide you with a competent, aggressive defense.

Juvenile Crimes

When a minor is apprehended by the police for violating a law, the juvenile criminal process begins. A juvenile criminal case can also start when a school official, parent or guardian refers a juvenile to the juvenile justice system. Usually, a court intake officer evaluates a case before deciding whether to refer it to a social service agency or to the court. Various consequences for the juvenile can arise in the nature of correction facility placement or alternative placement in a shelter, group home, or foster home.

In cases of serious offenses, the matter can be referred to the local prosecuting office, after which the juvenile is charged, tried, and sentenced as an adult. Factors including the seriousness of the crime, social history, and level of remorse are all taken into consideration before deciding a juvenile criminal case.

If you are the parents of a minor faced with a juvenile criminal case, you can trust the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen to guide you through the complexity of the juvenile justice system and provide an aggressive defense for your child.

Traffic Violations

Traffic violations occur when a driver is not following the established rules of the road. This can include speeding, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving without lights, making improper lane changes, and other infractions.

Traffic violations can result in fines, license revocation, or punitive points assessed to the driver's license. A driver who accumulates too many points may be required to take action in order to retain a driver's license such as participating in defensive driving lessons or retaking the driving test. A traffic conviction can have a serious impact on your eligibility for vehicle insurance and can make it much more expensive.

Clients charged with traffic violations can significantly benefit from the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen's proven experience and expertise.  Having tried and/or negotiated many cases, we can defend you and obtain the best resolution promptly and efficiently.

White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes are nonviolent crimes usually committed in commercial situations for financial gain. These include crimes like fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and tax evasion. Although such crimes are not violent they can lead to imprisonment as well as fines, restitution, forfeiture, supervised release, and home detention. If you have been accused of a white collar crime, contact the law firm of Steven P. Lundeen today