Sussex County Criminal Defense Attorneys

The criminal defense attorneys at Abram, Gulab & Hutchison fight for the rights of the accused and advocate for justice on their behalf. If you’re facing a criminal charge in Sussex County, promptly contact a Sussex County criminal defense lawyer at Abram, Gulab & Hutchison.

We have more than 45 years of combined legal experience. We advise and represent those charged with crimes ranging from traffic violations to violent felonies, including driving under the influence (DUI), sex crimes, drug crimes, juvenile crimes, assaults, homicides, and domestic violence. We also help those with convictions who are seeking to expunge their criminal records.

To convict you of a criminal charge, the state must prove your guilt, but a Sussex County criminal defense attorney at Abram, Gulab & Hutchison will cast doubt on the case against you and fight effectively for the justice you need.

What to Do After an Arrest

If police officers in Sussex County take you into custody, do not resist. Comply and cooperate, but insist on your constitutional rights, which include the right to remain silent and the right to have your attorney present for questioning.

Do not admit any guilt, sign any document, or agree to a plea deal before consulting your attorney. Delaware law is complex. In many cases, your freedom will be at stake. You can’t act as your own lawyer. Instead, take your case to an attorney at Abram, Gulab & Hutchison.

How Does Delaware Categorize Crimes?

The criminal defense lawyers at Abram, Gulab & Hutchison represent clients charged with violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Violations are minor traffic and noise offenses. Convictions are penalized with fines and/or probation.

Convictions for misdemeanors are punishable with up to a year in jail. Felonies are the most serious crimes in Delaware. For a felony conviction, the court may sentence an offender to more than a year in prison.

How Do We Defend Our Clients?

When you contact Abram, Gulab & Hutchison after an arrest, a Sussex County criminal defense lawyer will investigate the criminal charge, review the prosecution’s evidence, and develop an effective defense. We’ll help you make informed choices about your legal options.

We strive for positive outcomes for our clients. A favorable outcome may mean having the charges dropped, negotiating an acceptable plea bargain, or winning an acquittal at trial. We bring our knowledge, training, diverse backgrounds, and decades of experience to your case.

Whether you allegedly ran a stop sign or committed a violent assault, and whether you’re innocent or guilty, Abram, Gulab & Hutchison will provide you with aggressive representation and treat you with the respect and courtesy you deserve.

Choosing a Defense Strategy

Throughout the criminal justice process, Abram, Gulab & Hutchison will protect your interests and rights. We offer candid, realistic advice and high-quality defense representation. Our lawyers know how to fight for the justice you need and bring the matter to its best possible conclusion.

In a criminal prosecution, a Sussex County criminal defense attorney may offer one or more of these defenses on your behalf:

1. Another, lesser crime occurred, and the prosecutor or court should reduce the charge.
2. Someone else committed the crime, and you’ve been misidentified.
3. No crime happened, and the allegation against you is fabricated.
4. You had no criminal intent and genuinely believed your action was legal.
5. You acted in self-defense or in the defense of a third party.

Will Your Case Go to Trial?

Most Delaware criminal cases never go to trial. If the court and prosecutor cannot dismiss or drop your case, your attorney will negotiate with the prosecutor for a reasonable plea deal (if the evidence against you is persuasive) or take your case to trial, cast doubt on the state’s evidence and witnesses, present your defense, and ask the jurors to find you not guilty.

In most plea deals in Delaware, defendants receive reduced or alternative sentencing in return for pleading guilty to a reduced charge. But if you’re innocent, you should insist on your right to a jury trial, where Abram, Gulab & Hutchison will advocate aggressively on your behalf.

If you need to have a criminal record expunged, our lawyers understand the laws and procedures you must follow to clear your record. We will explain the expungement process, assist you in compiling and completing the required paperwork, and submit your petition to the court.

Call Us to Schedule Your Free Legal Consultation

Your initial legal consultation with Abram, Gulab & Hutchison is free. We’ll answer your questions and provide practical, trustworthy advice regarding the best way to handle your case. You have no obligation to hire us after this consultation, and you will owe us no attorney’s fee.

If you’re facing any criminal charge in Sussex County or would like to learn more about our legal services, contact Abram, Gulab & Hutchison promptly at 302-405-7010 to schedule your first consultation.