Criminal Defense

When you have been charged with a crime, the choice of an attorney may be the most important decision you will ever make. An aggressive and experienced criminal attorney can be the difference between freedom and incarceration.

Hamilton & McInnis, L.L.P. has more than 40 years combined experience representing people charged with crimes ranging from petty theft to pre-meditated murder. We know how to aggressively investigate, litigate, and win your case.

Call us today at (877) 850-6624 for a free and confidential consultation.

Representative Cases

Crowe Murder Case - Defended a 14 year old boy accused of murdering a friend's 12 year old sister. Two co-defendants (the 14 year old brother of the deceased and another 14 year old boy) confessed to the murder and stated the boy represented by Mr. McInnis was the killer having stabbed the 12 year old girl nine times. All three boys were tried as adults for murder and faced life in prison if convicted. After nearly a year of court proceedings all charges were dismissed against all three boys.

People v. M. Doe - Obtained a not guilty verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint regarding a male high school senior accused of raping a female high school freshman.

People v. the "Cowboy" - Obtained a not guilty verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint regarding a man known as the "Cowboy" who was accused of making a hand to hand narcotics sale to an undercover police officer.

People v. A. Doe - Obtained a not guilty verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint regarding an 18 year old man who got into a fight knocking a man to the ground. The latter man hit his head causing irreversible brain damage. The District Attorney prosecuted the 18 year old for felony assault with great bodily injury.

People v. R. Doe - Defended an off-duty Border Patrol agent who was arrested for holding occupants of an appliance store at gun point while intoxicated. The Border Patrol agent was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon, felony false imprisonment and being under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of 0.21. At trial, Mr. McInnis obtained a not guilty verdict on all felony counts and a hung jury on the DUI count. The DUI charge was subsequently dismissed by the People.

People v. J. Doe - Defended a waitress at a local strip club who was accused of running down and killing a mailman with her vehicle. The waitress had a blood alcohol level of 0.24 at the time of the incident and was charged with felony gross vehicular manslaughter. At trial, Mr. McInnis obtained a hung jury verdict. Thereafter, the case settled with a plea to a reduced charge. The waitress served three days in county jail and was released to home confinement for three months.

People v. R. Doe - Obtained a not guilty verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint.

People v. M. Doe - Obtained a not guilty jury verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint.

People v. N. Doe. - Obtained a not guilty jury verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint.

People v. D. Doe - Obtained a not guilty jury verdict in a multiple-count criminal complaint.

People v. S. Doe - Had a multiple-count criminal complaint dismissed by the Court on a motion at the close of the People's case.

People v. M. Doe - Obtained a not guilty jury verdict on three of four criminal charges. The District Attorney subsequently dismissed the remaining charge. ยท

People v. B. Doe - Obtained a hung jury in a multiple-count criminal case. The District Attorney subsequently settled the case on terms favorable to the defense.