Davenport Criminal Defense Attorneys

Fighting State and Federal Criminal Charges

A lot is at stake when you’re charged with a crime. Whether the alleged offense falls under state or federal jurisdiction, you face incarceration, fines, and other penalties. You could also be subject to collateral consequences that place limitations on you, making it difficult to live a productive life after completing your sentence. Still, sanctions arising from a criminal charge are not a guarantee. You have the right to challenge the accusations against you and pursue a favorable outcome that could result in reduced or no penalties. To fight the allegations, you need an attorney who will zealously advocate on your behalf and stand up for you inside and outside the courtroom.

Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger is prepared to vigorously defend you against misdemeanor or felony charges at the state or federal level. Our Davenport criminal defense lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience. Together, we have a breadth and depth of knowledge and insight that allows us to build solid legal strategies. Recognizing what’s on the line, our team works tirelessly to protect our clients’ rights and futures. Leveraging our negotiation skills, we seek justice by working out a deal with prosecutors. Yet, if talks don’t lead to a favorable result, we are ready to take the case to trial and present our arguments before a judge or jury.

To speak with one of our criminal defense attorneys in Davenport, please call us at (319) 499-5524 or contact us online today. We offer a free initial consultation.

Personalized Representation for an Array of Charges

If you have been charged with a crime, retain counsel from a lawyer experienced at handling cases like yours. They can discuss the process for resolving your matter and let you know what to expect. It is also essential to ensure that your attorney recognizes the uniqueness of your situation and takes your specific facts into account when developing your defense.

Our Davenport criminal defense lawyers provide counsel for various cases, including:

• College crimes: College students can be charged with offenses such as public intoxication, sexual assault, hazing, possession of controlled substances, possession of fake IDs, and OWI. A conviction for any can result in criminal penalties and impact the student’s educational and career goals.
• Drug crimes: Iowa and federal laws prohibit certain conduct involving controlled substances, including possessing, distributing, and manufacturing. These offenses can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies.
• OWI offenses: It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more. The consequences for an OWI conviction are steep and include fines, confinement, and/or driver’s license revocation.
• Federal crimes: These are offenses that violate laws enacted by the U.S. government, take place on federal property, or cross state lines or country borders. They include mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, possession of child pornography, and drug trafficking.