The most important thing you should do is cooperate with the arrest. You should not resist. Even if you are innocent you have no legal right to resist. It is generally best after that time exercise your right to an attorney and not provide any statement until you have retained the services of a lawyer.
The cost associated with defending a case often depends on the complexity of the case and charges. We are open to trying to find the most cost effective way to defend your case. We offer flat rate billing, hourly billing and blended billing. We also offer payment plans.
Talk to a criminal defense lawyer immediately and ask for their advice. You should always exercise your right to speak to an attorney before speaking to the police if you are the target of an investigation.
You will see a judge within 48 hours at which time a decision will be made on your release or if the State will move for detention. If the State moves for detention you will have a detention hearing 72 hours later.
Yes. If your case is dismissed you can seek an immediate expungment. Expunging convictions is a technical process. You should seek the advise of an attorney about your eligibility and the process.
-my-criminal-record.jpg "Is there any possibility of sealing and expunging (cleaning up) my criminal record?")
You have a right to appeal any felony conviction within 45 days and any disorderly persons or traffic offense within 20 days. You should speak to an attorney about timely filing an appeal.
My driving license was suspended. What can I do to get it back after the suspension period?
A good criminal defence lawyer will fight to get the best plea bargain. Although you may think pleading guilty is your best option an experienced lawyer may be able to find other ways out of certain situations.
Although it is your constitutional right to represent yourself there are inherent benefits in hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney. Dealing with law enforcement, prosecutors and the courts in complicated and often daunting task. In addition, criminal law is very techinical. Most general practice attorneys would attempt to represent a criminal client for these reasons.
No. GUARENTEEING RESULTS VIOLATES THE RULES OF professional misconduct. THE RULES strictly bar a lawyer from making a misleading communication and any guarantee of a particular outcome is clearly a misleading communication.
ALTHOUGH WE WILL GIVE YOU OUR BEST PROFESSIONAL OPINION, WE WILL NEVER GUARENTEE ANYTHING. YOU SHOULD BE SKEPTICAL ABOUT ANY ATTORNEY WHO PROVIDES YOU A GUARENTEE.
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