by Hannes Pretorius

Law9th Sep 20180 comments

Should I Hire an Experienced Defense Attorney?

If you are facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, you should talk to a defence attorney to fully understand your case.

A consultation with an experienced attorney will help you to understand the charges placed against you, the defences available, what if any plea bargains may be offered to you, and what you should do if you are convicted. We offer free consultations – just contact us. If you are facing a serious charge, however, it is highly recommended that you have a skilled defence attorney represent you in court.

Criminal defence attorneys represent people who have a lawsuit filed against them or are charged with criminal conduct. We focus our practice on criminal defense in the California area, so we often know the prosecutors involved, can get negotiations concessions that other attorneys may not have access to, and have already handled many cases similar to yours.

What Does A Defense Attorney Do?

If you are looking at prison time or a criminal penalty, it is extremely important to hire a criminal defence lawyer. The legal system is designed and biased so that representing yourself in a criminal trial and expecting a good result is almost impossible. A great criminal defence lawyer knows the ins and outs of the legal system and may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or even negate a potential crime.

Hiring a criminal defence lawyer has multiple benefits and provides you with the opportunity for the best possible outcome for your trial, which you would not be able to achieve on your own.

For example, a criminal defence lawyer can:

1. Point out legal rules and regulations. Many rules and laws about criminal prosecutions are buried within regulations and laws, and even prior court opinions.
2. Work with you and the prosecutor to negotiate a plea bargain, if necessary. A plea bargain can often reduce your potential sentence or eliminate some.
3. Your criminal defence attorney may be able to negotiate your sentence to prevent you from winding back in the courthouse.

In addition to these, a criminal defence lawyer can provide you with peace of mind. You can rest assured that your criminal defence lawyer is going to do their best to defend you and achieve the highest possible outcome for you- whether it is getting the charges dropped in an unjust cause, or negotiating a fair sentencing in the case that you are found guilty.

For more information contact us and make an appointment for a free consultation.