Knowing Criminal Defense: The Key to Proper Representation!

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



We know that not all people convicted of crime are guilty. Let us face it. As much as we want to believe that our justice system works (and it does, to some extent), it is not perfect. Thus, even innocent people end up behind bars while criminals remain at large. That is why a basic working knowledge of criminal defense is imperative in case you are accused of something that you did not do. Of course, you will never know what will happen in the future, so it is better to know what to do in the face of false charges rather than stay clueless. After all, knowing criminal defense is the first step in preserving your rights. The second step is getting proper representation.

Criminal defense will only matter if you are charged with a crime, even if you did it or not. There are four criminal defenses: innocence, justification, procedural defense, and innovative defense. Whichever criminal defense you opt for, you will still need a lawyer to help you lay the argument for you. People who are accused of crime normally think that they do not need to defend themselves because they are not guilty in the first place. This is fallacious. Ignorance does not help anybody. If you are innocent, then that is more reason to get a criminal defense lawyer to represent you. The defense process is long and complex and you need somebody who can navigate it for you. A defense lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected, and that you get your story told. In the end, all that really matters is having your story delivered magnificently that the judge/jury will buy it over the prosecutor's. Now, if you are guilty of the crime and you wish to plead guilty, then you certainly need a brilliant criminal defense lawyer who can negotiate the terms of your punishment and serve as a check on the powers of the justice system, to ensure that you still get to preserve your basic human rights.

Know your rights. By knowing criminal defense, you will be better equipped to select proper representation that can help you with your case.


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