WISCONSIN CRIMINAL DEFENSE
There is no situation where a person charged with a crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, in Wisconsin, does not need to be represented by experienced legal counsel. Misdemeanors in Wisconsin are charges that carry a maximum penalty of up to 1 year incarceration and felonies are any matters that have a maximum penalty in excess of 1 year, meaning a prison sentence. Attorney Kevin G. Keane is a former prosecutor and has been defending the rights of individuals charged with crimes in the State of Wisconsin for over 25 years. We have obtained acquittals in cases, including sexual assaults, drug charges, forgeries, battery, attempted homicide and numerous financial crimes in both State and Federal Courts.
There is a constitutional right to an attorney under the Wisconsin and United States Constitutions. Persons who cannot afford an attorney can have an attorney appointed for them by the State Public Defender or by the Circuit Court Judge if their finances are not sufficient to retain counsel. However, the guidelines in order to have counsel appointed for an individual are extremely strict and most people, even if unemployed, will have assets that are significant enough to preclude them from having an attorney appointed to represent them.
At Host & Keane, S.C. our fees are set on a flat fee basis. There is a retainer required depending on what kind of charge one has been accused of, and a second fee charged if the client determines they wish to go to trial on the case. Most cases are resolved with plea agreements or resolutions that are satisfactory to the client, and therefore, the second free for trial is never incurred. However, if the case cannot be resolved, and there are significant issues that need to be tried before a jury, the experience of Attorney Kevin G. Keane will significantly increase your odds of acquittal relative to any charges you may be facing.
Contact Attorney Kevin G. Keane for a no charge initial consultation to discuss your rights and your options relative to any charges you may receive.
