CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Frequently Asked Questions

Criminal law covers “public wrongs”, or offenses against the public and order. The federal, state, and local governments all define these laws and prosecute people who commit these crimes. Public wrongs range from traffic violations to the most serious offenses such as rape or murder. Those charged with a crime all called “defendants”. They are represented by defense attorneys, while the government that charges the defendant is represented by an attorney called a “prosecutor”. If you are charged with a crime, you will need representation by an attorney with experience in criminal defense in order to protect your legal rights. Please review our criminal defense frequently asked questions for answers to the following: What is a grand jury? and How is probation different from parole? or What is restitution?

PERSONAL INJURY - Frequently Asked Questions

There are various ways that Personal Injury may result. Personal Injury may be caused by defective or dangerous consumer goods, motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls or even animal attacks.  Personal Injury attorneys are experienced with recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of your case.  They know before you pursue legal action if you have a potential case and what would be needed to make it stronger. Personal Injury attorneys work the experts in various areas that assist with intelligently investigating the technical and medical aspects of your case as well as investigators to complete all the details. Competent Personal Injury attorneys make certain all investigations in your case are completed to ensure everything is done precisely and correctly. If there is any possibility that you or a loved one was involved in a Personal Injury accident, it is imperative to contact a reliable Personal Injury attorney as soon as possible to guarantee all possible supporting evidence is acquired quickly. Please review our personal Injury frequently asked questions for answers to the following: Do I have a winnable Personal Injury case? and How long do I have to file a lawsuit? or What should I bring when I meet my lawyer?

West Des Moines , Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Criminal Defense & Personal Injury. Lawyers at the McCarthy and Hamrock, P. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Adel, Ames, Boone, Chariton, Des Moines, Eldora, Guthrie Center, Hampton, Indianola, Jefferson, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Montezuma, Newton, Nevada, Osceola and Winterset, and the communities that make up Boone, Clarke, Dallas, Franklin, Greene, Guthrie, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Warren counties.