Criminal Defense Attorneys & Resourceful Information

Have your been arrested for a crime? Are you currently being investigated by police or other government agencies regarding your possible involvement in a crime? If so, you need to be taking immediate steps to protect your legal rights. At this point, a finger is being pointed at you and prosecutors are preparing a criminal complaint against you. Because of the uncertainty that lies ahead, you need to get help from an experienced criminal defense attorney without delay. The criminal process is a difficult and scary situation that needs to be handled by a person that has an understanding of what to expect and how to react to preserve your rights. Understand that you cannot have a lawyer of just any background. You need to have the representation of an attorney that has devoted his/her entire practice to criminal defense. Do not trust your future with anybody but the best available. Research and complete your due diligence in finding out their credentials and reputation among other lawyers.

Negotiations vs. The Tough Guy (Plea Bargain vs. Trial)

In your research to find a criminal attorney, you may come across ads and websites of lawyers boasting of their "aggressive representation" and being tough on prosecutors. Truth be told however, most criminal cases are resolved at the negotiating table where the prosecutor and defense lawyer discuss the facts of the case and come to an understanding of presumed innocence or guilt. From that point, both parties will settle the case with the prosecutor making a recommendation to the judge of a lower sentence upon the defense's agreement to "plea" to lesser charges. This agreement is usually in the best interest of both parties involved. For the prosecutor, he/she is able to secure a conviction while avoiding the need to spend more of their time during a trial, which may not necessarily result in the conviction of all charges. For the defendant, it may result in a sizable reduction in fines and penalties in contrast to a conviction that may have involved significant consequences. Additionally, the defendant is able to move through the case quickly, putting the incident behind them, while also avoiding the additional added expense of paying their attorney at trial.

Finding The Right Criminal Defense Lawyer

While our firm does not endorse, nor recommend the services of any particular criminal attorney, we have provided resources linked down below that may help you find information related to your specific matter. In your search, if you are to find the right attorney for your case, we are glad to have been able to help with the information. That said, these resources are provided as basic information related to criminal defense. The attorneys listed are not in any way affiliated with The Law Offices of James N. Dicks. Ensure that you do thorough research before hiring any criminal defense attorney to represent you. We wish you the best of luck.