Criminal Attorney – Your ally in the criminal justice system

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



A criminal attorney can help you when you are charged with a crime. A crime is an act or omission of an act that violates public laws. There are common law crimes and criminal laws dictated by local, state and federal governments.

A criminal attorney can assess your situation and use their personal knowledge to assist you in understanding the criminal justice system. He must look into the facts of your case. He should also get the testimony of eyewitnesses while their memories are still fresh. A criminal lawyer will determine if there is a need to hire expert witnesses to make the prosecutor’s case weak.

A criminal attorney should also explain the consequences of pleading guilty, not guilty or no contest. Pleading guilty will have an effect on your present and future job and criminal records. A criminal lawyer should be knowledgeable in appealing a conviction, working out a parole, petitioning for clemency or pardon and seeking to expunge or erase a conviction.

A criminal defense lawyer is also the best person to negotiate with police and prosecutors, before or after the charges are filed. If the prosecuting attorney continues to file charges against you, your lawyer should seek ways to have your sentence reduced. He should also arrange for your release on affordable bail if you happen to get arrested or incarcerated. And he should direct and guide you in understanding the criminal justice system.

A criminal justice lawyer charge their clients based on three factors. First is complexity of the case. If you are charge with a felony case instead of a misdemeanor, you have to pay more because a felony charge carries greater penalties and entails more work for the lawyer. Second is the attorney’s experience, reputation and track record of successful litigations. The more experienced and successful your lawyer, the higher will be his fees. And third is location. Attorneys living in big cities charge higher rates than those holding office in small towns.

Selecting criminal defense lawyers can be time consuming and stressful. You need to assess his ability, experience and attorney’s fees. And most important is his attitude towards you. You must also have full trust and confidence in your attorney. Your best interest must always be his primary concern and priority.

So the best advice is seek a criminal lawyer that you can trust and make sure he fully understands your needs and budget. That way, you can be assured of a fair and just trial.


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