The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Newton Barth Win Tough Cases
Few things have as great an impact on one’s life as being investigated or charged with a crime. Everything is at stake: your freedom, your family, your career, and in some cases, your life. Considering the stakes, every criminal charge, whether a white-collar offense, a violent felony, a drug crime, a sex crime, or a DUI/DWI, without question, requires the most skilled legal counsel available.
What does a Criminal Defense Attorney do?
The job of a Criminal Defense attorney is to diligently protect your rights and ensure you navigate the criminal justice process fairly with the best outcome possible. At Newton Barth, our team works hard to advocate on behalf of our clients at every stage of the process.
As your legal representation, the Newton Barth criminal defense team will examine witnesses, review evidence, challenge police about the procedures used during investigation, and fight the prosecution’s case. We will assist with the jury selection process, file motions with the court, negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce or eliminate your criminal charges, and fight for your best outcome.
The Criminal Defense Lawyers of Newton Barth are Criminal Law Experts
Talmage Newton serves as a Lead Panel Attorney under the Criminal Justice Act in two federal districts. With extensive trial experience, he is appointed as Learned Counsel in federal death penalty cases. He is a former Chair of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Appellate Amicus Committee and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis’ Criminal Law Section. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Talmage is widely recognized as an expert in criminal trial and appellate law, with a focus on federal prosecutions and complex crimes.
The criminal defense lawyers at Newton Barth are known for taking on complex and challenging criminal cases and delivering exceptional results to our clients. Our team of attorneys, investigators, mitigators, and experts thoroughly evaluate every aspect of the government’s charges and aggressively attack the prosecutor’s case at virtually every stage.
Our lawyers have secured acquittals in a variety of jury trials including against charges of first degree murder, assault, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and more. When trial is not the best option for our clients we have successfully negotiated outcomes that result in the dismissal of charges and the imposition of significantly reduced sentences.
We are focused on ensuring that our clients get the best achievable result and that their reputations are intact after the case is concluded.
What Type of Criminal Defense Cases Do the Attorneys of Newton Barth Handle?
- Fraud and Government Investigations
- Drug Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Felonies
- DUI / DWI
- And More
The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Newton Barth represent clients in counties across Missouri against a variety of criminal charges from Murder charges to Driving While Intoxicated (D.W.I.) and everything in between.
Our attorneys have secured acquittals and reduced charges in a variety of cases. We have the experience to help present your truth at trial and to secure the best possible outcome for your case.
Many other criminal defense attorneys undervalue the importance of sentencing hearings and look at them as something of a foregone conclusion. To the criminal defense lawyers of Newton Barth, sentencing hearings are a part of the process and demand our best research, preparation, and our most aggressive posture with the goal of minimizing the impact of a sentence on our clients and their loved ones.
Having an experienced attorney for appeals court is crucial because appellate litigation requires a specialized understanding of legal principles, procedural rules, and persuasive writing. Unlike trial courts, appeals focus on identifying legal errors made during the initial proceedings rather than presenting new evidence or witnesses. An experienced appellate attorney can skillfully analyze the trial record, craft compelling legal arguments, and present them effectively in written briefs and oral arguments. Their expertise increases the likelihood of a successful outcome by ensuring that complex legal issues are thoroughly researched, clearly articulated, and strategically presented to appellate judges.
Why choose the Criminal Defense attorneys of Newton Barth?
You need a team of trial attorneys who have tried cases in front of juries and judges. The choice of an attorney when you are facing criminal charges may well be the most important decision you will ever make.
We are tenacious criminal defense lawyers with the experience you need. The attorneys at Newton Barth handle every stage of criminal prosecutions and defense from investigations, to negotiating charging decisions, through discovery, plea negotiations, trial, and if necessary sentencing and appeal.
We are the partners willing to zealously and tirelessly advocate for your rights and freedom.
Case Results
Newton Barth routinely handles high-profile matters both in court and in the media if need be. Although many of the Firm’s cases are resolved without charges ever being brought (and therefore remain confidential), this website will give you a small sample of some of the public cases that the Firm has handled.
To learn more, read through our case results.
Client Acquitted Of Murder By Jury
A St. Louis City jury acquitted our client of charges of first-degree murder, assault, and armed criminal action after a jury trial lead by partners, Brandy Barth and Talmage Newton. Talmage and Brandy aggressively defended their client’s right to self-defense and refused to compromise.
Federal Firearms Charge Dismissed
The firm’s client was charged in federal court with being a felon in possession of a firearm (922(g)). Our team’s investigation uncovered a nearly 30-year-old government document which exempted him from the federal firearms prohibition. All federal charges against the client were dismissed.
