Criminal Defense Practice Group
No one ever wants to be in a position to need a criminal defense attorney. But should a situation arise that requires such representation, the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton has the skills and experience to help.
When confronted with allegations of wrongdoing , our clients rely on the criminal defense team at Burns, White & Hickton to zealously advocate on their behalf. The attorneys diligently and discreetly defend corporate and individual clients under investigation for, or charged with, white collar offenses or other violations of federal and state laws.
Our clients include corporate executives, small business owners and other professionals working in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transportation, construction, real estate, environmental, entertainment, healthcare and banking. Early representation is key to protect against prosecution and minimize the damage to an individual’s or corporation’s reputation. A conviction could not only lead to a criminal record, possible jail sentence, and/or hefty fines but to a loss of income as well.
The attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton are all former prosecutors who, collectively, have tried hundreds of cases. Well-versed in the rules of criminal procedure, skilled at navigating the court systems and with strong ties to the legal community, they seek to anticipate and handle any legal issue that may arise. They work judiciously to protect their clients’ rights and to resolve matters expeditiously and economically.
The Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton includes:
A sample of our recent representative matters includes:
For further information about the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton please contact David B. White, Esq., at 412-995-3210 or dbwhite@bwhllc.com.
When confronted with allegations of wrongdoing , our clients rely on the criminal defense team at Burns, White & Hickton to zealously advocate on their behalf. The attorneys diligently and discreetly defend corporate and individual clients under investigation for, or charged with, white collar offenses or other violations of federal and state laws.
Our clients include corporate executives, small business owners and other professionals working in a variety of industries including manufacturing, transportation, construction, real estate, environmental, entertainment, healthcare and banking. Early representation is key to protect against prosecution and minimize the damage to an individual’s or corporation’s reputation. A conviction could not only lead to a criminal record, possible jail sentence, and/or hefty fines but to a loss of income as well.
The attorneys in the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton are all former prosecutors who, collectively, have tried hundreds of cases. Well-versed in the rules of criminal procedure, skilled at navigating the court systems and with strong ties to the legal community, they seek to anticipate and handle any legal issue that may arise. They work judiciously to protect their clients’ rights and to resolve matters expeditiously and economically.
The Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton includes:
- A 12-year veteran prosecutor and former supervisor of the General Trial and Accelerated Rehabilitative (ARD) Units
- A 10-year veteran prosecutor and former lead prosecuting attorney in the Trial Division
- Co-author of the 2009 Legal Update course for the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission and former instructor for the Allegheny County Police Academy
- A trained forensic chemist
A sample of our recent representative matters includes:
- Successfully negotiated a plea to drop felony assault charges resulting in our client's ability to maintain employment with his firm. Our client, accused of assaulting a police officer, pled to a summary offense carrying a $200 fine.
- Successfully secured a sentence of three months house arrest for a business owner facing a six-month jail term for his second DUI offense. As a result, our client could continue operating his business.
- Successfully negotiated a plea in which the captain of a university sports team, facing a conviction on assault charges and loss of his academic and sports scholarships, received academic probation and was required to pay a small fine. As a result, our client kept his scholarships and was able to continue with his education.
For further information about the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Burns, White & Hickton please contact David B. White, Esq., at 412-995-3210 or dbwhite@bwhllc.com.
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