Criminal Defense

West Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorneys

At Mueller & Ellis, PLC in Jackson, Tennessee, we are committed to preserving our clients' rights when they are suspected of a state or federal crime. Our approach begins with a thorough analysis of the prosecutors' evidence, and then we conduct our own investigation and work hard to develop a powerful defense strategy.

Our attorneys encourage you to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. When you work with us, we will provide you with a straightforward assessment of your options. Contact us today to learn more about our approach and how we can help you.

Highly experienced certified criminal trial lawyer

Criminal defense attorney Jeff Mueller is certified as a specialist in criminal trial by the Tennessee Commission on C.L.E. and Specialization and in criminal law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is one of only a handful of attorneys with two certifications in this area. These certifications demonstrate his commitment to the field of criminal defense and to the rights of people in the criminal justice system.

We aggressively defend both adults and juveniles accused of any serious crime, such as:

• Federal crimes, including white collar crimes, drug trafficking, child pornography, and federal gun charges
• DUI/DWI
• Drug crimes, including possession, manufacturing, or sale of crack, meth, marijuana, or other illegal substances
• Robbery, burglary, and shoplifting
• Assault and battery
• Sex crimes, including Internet sex crimes
• Homicide, murder

Important steps to follow if you are arrested or stopped by a police officer

We want individuals stopped by an officer or charged with a crime to follow some basic rules that will help us preserve their rights. If stopped, you should:

• Be calm and polite.
• You do have the right to remain silent.
• Ask to speak to a lawyer.
• Ask the police officer why you are being detained and whether you are free to leave.
• Refuse any request to search your vehicle or person.
• Be prepared to spend at least one night in jail if arrested.
• Pay attention at the arraignment to the charges or the bail imposed. If you were jailed, you will need to pay the clerk the full amount or a bail bondsman 10 percent of the required amount.
• Secure the services of an attorney early.
• Discuss your case only with your lawyer — not with a police officer, jail personnel, others in the cell, or anyone else.

Contact us today

To learn more about our criminal defense approach, contact us online or call us at 1-888-514-4987. From our Jackson office, we offer skilled criminal defense to people in West Tennessee communities such as Trenton, Lexington, Henderson, and Alamo.

For more information on criminal law, visit our Criminal Law Information Center.