CHARLOTTE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE
With more than 20 years experience navigating the Charlotte/Mecklenburg criminal justice system; I know how to drive results.
What We Defend
Driving While Impaired (DWI)
The effects of a DWI conviction are far reaching and can be quite expensive. A person convicted of a DWI may face both criminal AND civil penalties, each having long-term effects. In my 20 plus year career I have been involved in hundreds of DWI cases. My experience on both sides of the courtroom will help reduce the potential costs and time you spend dealing with a DWI arrest.
Traffic Tickets
These tickets may seem fairly simple and easy to handle on your own; but mishandling a traffic ticket can create a series of financial consequences and problems with your driver’s license. Watson Defense can save you time and money by resolving these tickets for you; often without a trip to the courthouse.
Misdemeanors
If you have been charged with a Misdemeanor it is important that you hire an experienced criminal law attorney as soon as possible; there are many critical steps necessary in defending a Misdemeanor charge; missing a step can alter both the process and your outcome. At Watson Defense, we will work with you to understand your charges and explore all of the possible outcomes.
Felonies
A felony is the most serious type of charge you can receive. In North Carolina felonies are classified into a scale ranging from A to I, with A being the highest level offenses and I being the lowest. Whether the charge is near the top of the scale (Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon) or near the bottom (drug possession), a felony conviction will affect every aspect of your life for years to come. Don’t go it alone; be sure you have an experienced criminal defense attorney like Watson Defense by your side.
About Rush
Knowing the law is not enough. An effective criminal defense attorney also knows the system and the people of the county where they practice.
For more than 20 years I have had the privilege of being a criminal trial attorney. Twelve of those years were spent prosecuting everything from Speeding Tickets to Armed Robberies as an Assistant District Attorney in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. The wide ranging experience gained during those years informs my approach to every client I now defend.