Bieser, Greer & Landis represents individuals and corporations facing investigation or prosecution for crimes in municipal, state and federal court. Whether you are summoned as a witness in a grand jury investigation, face the potential for prosecution if you do not cooperate with the government, or are charged with a criminal offense, you need the advantage of an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend your constitutional rights. Government at all levels continues to expand the use of criminal remedies as a way to deter and punish disfavored conduct. No citizen or corporation should enter the criminal justice system without an experienced trial lawyer at their side.
We offer criminal defense representation for clients charged with serious crimes, felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses. We represent professionals and corporations charged with white collars crimes and asset forfeitures. We also represent individuals charged with internet crimes, DUI / OVI, and other traffic-related offenses. We pursue appeals seeking reversal of convictions because of errors at trial.
The lawyer’s experience in a criminal justice system and in the courtroom is essential to the handling of a case where an individual’s career, life and liberty or a corporation’s future is at stake.
Through the use of vigorous investigation and negotiation, we help the innocent preserve their freedom. We also help our clients obtain reduced charges, sentences and expungements of prior convictions. At Bieser, Greer & Landis, we make it our priority to protect and restore your rights when navigating the maze of the criminal justice system.
White Collar Crimes
Bieser, Greer & Landis has more listed lawyers ranked #1 by Best Lawyers in America 2009 in the field of White Collar Criminal Defense than any other law firm in the state of Ohio. Business people who never considered the criminal justice system as part of their lives must now be prepared to deal with the possibility of criminal trials as a consequence of business decisions made with no intent to violate the law. Government at all levels continues to expand its use of criminal remedies as a way to deter and punish disfavored business conduct. No citizen should enter the maze of the criminal justice system without an experienced trial lawyer at his or her side.
This is a field in which early attorney involvement is highly desirable since governmental discretion tends to be broad at early stages of an investigation and to narrow sharply as an investigation moves to and through the stages of indictment and trial preparation. The lawyer’s experience in the criminal justice system and in the courtroom is essential to the handling of a case where an individual’s career, life and liberty may be at stake.
Felonies
Felonies are crimes which carry the potential of one year or more in prison, depending upon the nature of the charge. Early attorney involvement is highly desirable since governmental discretion tends to be broad at early stages of an investigation and to narrow sharply as an investigation moves to and through the stages of formal charges, indictment and trial preparation. We provide our clients with a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys that has tried hundreds of felony trials.
Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are crimes which carry the potential of up to six months in jail, depending upon the nature of the charge. Although misdemeanors carry the potential for shorter terms of incarceration, they are still serious charges. We provide our clients with a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys who regularly handle misdemeanor cases.
Juvenile
Government continues to expand the use of criminal remedies to deter and punish children charged with criminal activity. We recognize that your child’s welfare is important and work closely with prosecutors, law enforcement and other court personnel to bring an expeditious and just resolution to these type of charges.
Tax Crimes
Professionals and corporations face the possibility of criminal charges as a consequence of business decisions made with no intent to violate the law. Our experienced attorneys assist professionals and corporations faced with the need for representation when charged with tax crimes.
DUI / OVI and Other Traffic Offenses
Government continues to expand the use of criminal remedies as a way to deter and punish individuals charged with DUI / OVI and other traffic-related offenses. The prospect of the loss of driving privileges and the personal, professional and financial toll that it carries is unparalleled. We recognize that DUI / OVI charges can have lasting effects on one’s reputation and career and handle these matters with efficiency and expediency by providing our clients with a team of criminal defense attorneys specially trained to handle these type of cases.
Military Crimes
Military personnel charged with criminal offenses require the representation of an experienced attorney. Our clients receive that experienced through a former JAG who routinely handles these type of charges.