Criminal Law

Jones Fussell has represented clients throughout the state of Louisiana facing a range of criminal charges, from minor traffic violations to major felonies.  Jones Fussell has established relationships with criminal court judges and prosecutors which helps to ensure the most fair and reasonable results possible for our criminal defense clients. Sam J. Collett and Bailey Dirmann Morse make up our criminal law team.

When you engage Jones Fussell in a criminal matter, we will explore all avenues on your behalf.  The actions we may take once engaged as counsel include:

• Reviewing the evidence and determine what is inadmissible or inaccurate
• Investigating to find witnesses and documents that help your defense
• Negotiating to reduce the charges
• Negotiating to dismiss the charges
• Interviewing possible witnesses for the prosecution for errors and exaggerations
• Reviewing documents of the prosecution for flaws and omissions
• Determining what experts may be needed for the defense and get them on board
• Negotiating a plea settlement with the prosecutor
• Trying the case, if necessary