Fighting On Your Side Against Mississippi Criminal Charges
Criminal proceedings can have you feeling intimidated and overwhelmed. You are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, but it can feel like everyone is against you from the outset. If you or someone you care about has been charged with a crime, it is important to have a lawyer you trust fighting on your side.
At the Law Office of Melvin G. Cooper, we have experience on every side of the Mississippi criminal process. We are dedicated to putting that experience to work protecting our clients' rights.
Valuable Experience
Our attorney — Melvin G. Cooper — has extensive criminal law experience. In addition to over 20 years experience as a criminal defense attorney, he worked in Mississippi's Attorney General's office, was a police officer in Washington, D.C., and worked as an agent for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (which is now the DEA).
We rely on this experience to anticipate investigators' and prosecutors' actions. We know how to negotiate effectively for our clients. We have extensive courtroom experience, and we are not afraid to go to trial when it is in your best interests.
The Protection You Need Against State and Federal Criminal Charges
Anytime your future is jeopardized by criminal accusations, we will fight for you. We represent clients facing all types of criminal charges, from serious felonies such as murder to minor misdemeanors like simple drug possession. Over the past two decades, we have defended clients against state and federal charges, including:
- Capital murder, felony murder, homicide and attempted murder
- Aggravated assault
- Burglary and larceny
- Drug possession, trafficking and manufacturing
- White collar crimes such as Medicare fraud
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Drunk driving (DUI/DWI)
Forfeiture Actions
Many of the above charges lead to criminal or civil forfeiture actions. If your property has been taken during a criminal investigation, we will protect your rights and work to have your property returned to you.
Call 228-273-4036 or 888-721-2174 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. We will meet with you at our Biloxi office or at the jail.