Are you searching for an attorney with extensive skill and experience defending robbery charges throughout the Louisville area. Robbery is considered to be a serious crime by law enforcement and area prosecutors responsible for Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Shelbyville, Taylorsville, Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Jeffersontown or Louisville, Kentucky. Robbery is actually a crime...
Aggressive Defense of Burglary Charges in Kentucky
Those who are accused of burglary in Kentucky face serious criminal charges with severe penalties. John Schmidt protects your rights and interests while mounting an aggressive defense of burglary charges in Kentucky. We work to reduce the seriousness of the actual charges you face as well as the associated consequences....
Aggressively Defending Drug Charges in Shepherdsville
Are you seeking a defense attorney with a reputation for aggressively defending drug charges in Shepherdsville and throughout Bullitt County Kentucky and the surrounding areas? Attorney John Schmidt has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and fights for his clients at every step of the way. The...
Criminal Defense Lawyer for a Juvenile
Are you concerned about your child who is under suspicion or facing criminal charges? Are you searching for an aggressive criminal defense lawyer for a juvenile accused of committing a crime by police or sheriffs in Shepherdsville or Elizabethtown? John Schmidt has more than 25 years of experience representing juveniles...
Defending Assault Charges in Bullitt County Kentucky
Defending assault charges in Bullitt County Kentucky requires not only legal skill and experience, but the ability to recognize problems with the evidence or witness testimony that will make the prosecution’s case much more difficult. Assault laws here in Kentucky are written to discourage an our citizens from having to...
Harassment or Stalking Criminal Charges Are Serious in Kentucky
Are you or someone you care about facing harassment or stalking criminal charges? If so, it is important to seek the advice and counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney at The Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates, PLLC. These criminal charges can be much more serious than you...
Should I talk to a Police Officer or Detective Who Tries to Contact Me?
The answer to the question “Should I talk to a police officer or detective who tries to contact me or says they need to talk to me?” is simple: NO. Absolutely Not. Our police officers and detectives deserve our respect and common courtesy based upon the trust the community has...
Should I Still Hire an Attorney If I Think I’m Guilty?
We are often asked "Should I hire an attorney if I think I'm Guilty?" According to a recent global study conducted by the World Justice Project, nearly 50% of surveyed Americans reported that they experienced some form of legal issues within the past twenty-four months. Suffice it to say, the...
Are Parents Responsible for Their Child’s Crimes
Are parents responsible for their child's crimes in Kentucky? Although the goal of most parents is to foster a child’s spirit of adventure, curiosity, and learning, sometimes that behavior leads to mischief and potential crime. According to data provided by the Kentucky Youth Advocates, there were nearly 4,000 minors detained...
Understanding the Criminal Appeals Process
Do you need help understanding the criminal appeals process? A criminal case does not necessarily end with a conviction, and off goes the defendant to serve time behind bars, pay fines, and/or undergo a period of probation. The defendant can always file an appeal. In Kentucky, the trial judge then...