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Even if you are convicted, a devoted lawyer will continue working to help you receive the most favorable outcome. They can submit evidence and assert a lighter sentence, which can lead to a reduced incarceration period, court supervision, lower fines, or other lenient alternatives. If the jury found you not guilty or you received court…

Should your case go to trial, the burden of demonstrating that you are guilty lies with the prosecutor. During the trial, your lawyer will develop the most compelling arguments in your favor. If the prosecution cannot demonstrate its case, the jury will find you not guilty. But if it proves its case, you will be…

After the arraignment, the discovery process follows. This is where the D.A. gives the defense the evidence it has collected in developing its case against you and vice versa. The evidence is intended to support the criminal charges and might include witness statements, police reports, photos, and videos. An experienced attorney can scrutinize these materials…

After charges are filed, you will be arraigned in court, where you will enter a plea. You are entitled to seek a lawyer’s advice before you take a plea. Based on how you plead, the judge will then decide whether you should post bail and secure your pretrial release. Navigating the bail process can be…

After the police officer completes investigations, they may arrest you if they trust there is sufficient evidence to link you to an offense. When you are arrested, the officer should read you your Miranda rights. One of these rights is the right to a lawyer. An attorney is essential to safeguarding your rights before and…

Oftentimes, your initial encounter with the authorities when suspected of an offense is when a police officer questions you. This could arise from a traffic stop, a citizen’s report, an officer’s belief that they witnessed the crime, or as part of a broader investigation. It is never too early to retain a lawyer during police…