Have you been arrested for something that you didn't do? Are you now faced with the prospect of defending yourself against an untrue allegation? Being arrested can be a scary and difficult time for most people. Trying to find a good lawyer to defend you can make it even more confusing. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be. Here are some questions to ask before settling on any criminal defense attorney:
Have you ever defended this type of case before? Different areas of criminal law obviously have different laws, statutes and rulings that pertain to them. Laws that apply to petty theft don't always apply to stealing cars or robbing banks. For the best case possible, you want a criminal defense attorney who is as familiar as possible with your alleged crimes. While a lawyer who usually takes different types of cases isn't necessarily bad, you may get the best results from one who is as familiar as possible with the ramifications of your case.
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Even if you didn't do the crime that you're accused of committing, the prosecution may still have a strong case against you. Multiple pieces of circumstantial evidence that point towards you can be enough to sway a judge and jury towards a guilty verdict. A good criminal defense attorney will be honest and upfront about your chances of winning. If the prosecution's case is especially strong, even the best lawyers will sometimes recommend taking a plea bargain, in order to prevent you from receiving a much harsher punishment. Any lawyer who claims that he or she always wins or that there is no way for you to lose is either over-confident or inexperienced. Because juries are human and humans make mistakes, there's always a chance that you could lose, even with a strong