FAQs

Yes – An attorney and their defense team will ensure evidence in your favor is gathered and investigated as soon as possible. Often, your lawyer can bring evidence to the attention of the police or prosecutors proving your innocence before charges are filed. Your attorney is aiding you and the prosecutor to reduce the chances of you being charged when you are innocent.

Yes – When charges are made against you, the police and prosecutor believe you committed the crime. The police and prosecutor’s job is to prosecute you. People are found guilty of crimes they did not commit. You need an attorney backed by a defense team that will work to gather the evidence to prove your innocence. Remember, the prosecutor’s goal is to prove you GUILTY, not to prove your innocence.

Your attorney will ensure you receive fair treatment, work to negotiate a fair settlement, and explain any potentially negative consequences you face such as loss of driver’s license, incarceration, or loss of other privileges such as the ability to qualify for certain jobs. In some cases, prosecutors and judges may not be willing to negotiate with an individual without an attorney.

An experienced criminal defense attorney will help you navigate the criminal justice system. From the moment you are charged with a crime through adjudication of the case, you will be faced with making important decisions.

These decisions can forever alter your future and have to be made quickly, often without a lot of information provided to you by the prosecutor. Criminal charges, no matter how minor you think they may be, will negatively impact your career and ultimately your economic future.

Having an attorney experienced in the criminal justice process, someone that knows the people involved is critical to protecting you, your future.