Criminal Law

If you have been arrested for, or charged with, a DUI or OUI, drug possession, assault and battery, or any other crime, the first step toward clearing your name and getting your life back on track is to find an experienced courtroom criminal defense lawyer who intricately knows the local court system. The team of expert attorneys at Carter DeYoung are well-known, trusted, and ready to assist you with your legal issue.

When it comes to criminal defense, experience matters most. With decades of experience in all facets of criminal law, the attorneys at Carter DeYoung are qualified and prepared to guide you through the often complex and confusing criminal process, from the initial investigation and arraignment straight through to trial, if necessary. Our team of criminal defense lawyers includes a former agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Mashpee police officer, as well as former Assistant District Attorneys with the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office and an attorney with the United States Department of Justice. We will thoroughly investigate all of the details and evidence surrounding your case to ensure that you are represented with the strongest defense.

With great success, we have aggressively and effectively defended against criminal charges ranging from DUIs and minor motor vehicle matters to homicides, including:

• Operating Under the Influence (OUI/DUI/DWI) & Motor Vehicle Offenses
• Drug Possession, Distribution, & Trafficking
• Firearms Possession
• Domestic Assault & Battery
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Fraud, Embezzlement, & White-Collar Crimes
• Home Invasion, Burglary, Larceny, & Robbery
• Homicide
• Sexual Assault & Rape Accusations