Summary: The Criminal Defense Process

Facing a criminal charge can be frightening and intimidating and that is when you need a legal representative that is experienced and knowledgeable on your side. Here at our office you will find experience and knowledge that will help deal with charges such as: murder, domestic violence, theft, kidnapping and hit and run accidents.

Whenever you or someone you love is faced with the possibility of going to jail, you should hire an attorney. Of course, each case is different but with the help of this legal adviser, who has the experience and knowledge needed, a defendant will find the quality and justice he or she is seeking.

The criminal defense process begins with the lawyer regularly and consistently being in court to defend and assist the
The attorney also helps the defendant to see more clearly the judicial process and what the likely outcome might be for them. This objective way of thinking will help the defendant decide if he or she should take the "plea" bargain.

Another way our lawyer can help the defendant is explaining legal rules, rules that many don't understand. Knowing these rules and implementing them toward helping the defendant-such as "unreasonable search and seizure" --can help greatly throughout the defense process.

Also, knowing the local court procedures and daily operations, understanding what arguments will best appeal to the prosecutor and knowing the costs that are often hidden if the defendant pleads guilty, are a few more ways where an attorney can help the defendant. In addition, taking quality time on a defendant's case-time that most defendants wouldn't have to spend on their case, gathering information from prosecution witnesses, hiring and managing investigators to help with the case-all enables the attorney to present the best case scenario possible for the