Posted December/29/2009

I AM TOTALLY GUILTY; WHAT CAN AN ATTORNEY DO FOR ME?

We are often asked this question by prospective clients. The answer is: a capable and experienced defense attorney can go a great deal even for someone who is totally guilty.

For one thing, three are many cases where the defendant is guilty of committing a criminal offense, but mitigating circumstances may exist that can lead to less severe consequences. When a defendant pleads guilty and places his fate at the mercy of the court, his fate is often far worse than it would be if he had legal representation by an experienced defense attorney.

We also see cases in which the accused may be guilty but a savvy attorney can demonstrate certain legal flaws with the preparation or investigation of the case such that the court might be persuaded to dismiss the matter entirely. We have had clients who were factually guilty, but could not be proven guilty by legally competent and admissible evidence. If those clients lacked capable legal representation, they would have been punished unnecessarily.

We frequently receive calls from persons who came to regret their failure to retain qualified legal counsel. These callers thought they could save some money by not retaining counsel to provide them with legal representation. Events proved that they should have gotten an experienced and capable attorney on board.

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, be sure to get the best attorney you can find, before it is too late.