What can happen to me as a result of a criminal arrest?

• Jail or prison sentence
• Incarceration while case is ongoing
  
• Loss of drivers license (even if not a traffic offense)
  
• Probation
• Public service sentences
• Fines and costs totaling tens of thousands of dollar
• Loss of FOID card
• Criminal convictions that follow you for the rest of your life and prevent employment or advancement
  

How can Attorney Michael T. Cavanaugh help?

• Bond reductions and release motions
• Bond liens allow me to represent you without a down payment: your money goes for your release on bond
• Dismissal through a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence
• Negotiated settlements that keep you out of jail, keep your license, and minimize fines & costs
• Negotiated settlements that enable you to erase (expunge) charges from your record at a later date
  
• Aggressive trial strategies to fight the case against you

Is time important?

• Absolutely!
  
• Evidence Preservation Orders should be timely filed
  
• My initial interview should be done within 1-2 days of the arrest. Memories fade and evidence disappears with time.
• Same day appointments are always available with my office
• Evenings and weekends (Saturday & Sunday) by appointment