Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you have been charged with a crime or believe that you may be charged with a criminal offense, you need to talk to a criminal defense lawyer immediately. If you believe that you have nothing to worry about because you are innocent, it is time to wise up.
Your future and your freedom depend on it. You have rights and it is crucial that you exercise them to protect yourself. Even if you believe that the prosecution has a strong case against you, a criminal defense law firm may be able to have your charges reduced or dismissed.
Criminal Defense Legal Matters
You may already have an attorney for matters such as divorce, business, or estate planning, but you should only trust your criminal case to someone whose primary focus is criminal law. A criminal defense law firm can help you with the following matters and more:
- Federal crimes
- Violent crimes
- Sex crimes
- Kidnapping
- Arson
- Burglary
- Armed robbery
- Drug-related charges
- Theft
- Weapons charges
- Resisting arrest
- Juvenile crime
- White collar crime
- Shoplifting
- Cyber crime
- Domestic violence
- Disorderly conduct
- Hate crimes
- Hit and run
- Prostitution
- Obstruction of justice
- Fleeing police or prosecution
- Death penalty cases
- Vandalism
- Stalking
- Criminal trespassing
- Criminal mischief
- Dui
- Bail bond
- Plea agreements
- Appeals
- Expungement and record sealing
- Probation or parole violation
- Violation of court orders
- Improper search and seizure
- Wrongful conviction
- Outstanding warrants
Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent
Always exercise your right to remain silent. Do not fall into the trap of believing you can explain your way out of the situation. Anything you say may be used against you, and it gets worse. Anything the police claim you said may be used against you, too, and the notes they take may be inaccurate or deliberately untruthful.
Exercise Your Right to an Attorney
As soon as you say you want to speak to your attorney, the police must stop questioning you until your attorney is present. You may be told that you can make things easier on yourself by waiving your right to an attorney, but that is not how it works. It will only make it easier for the prosecutor to convict you, whether or not you are guilty.
Plea Bargaining
In some cases, a plea agreement is the best possible outcome, but you should never accept a plea offer without talking to your criminal defense lawyer first. Your attorney may be able to negotiate a better deal, and in some cases may be able to get your case dismissed. A plea agreement is always a win for the prosecutor, because it guarantees your conviction without having to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
If you are facing criminal chargers, or if you have been convicted and wish to appeal your case, please search this directory of experienced criminal defense law firms in your area.
