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Top 4 Reasons Why You Need to Obtain the Services of a Criminal Defense Lawyer if You are Charged with a Crime

Posted by Dan Kann | Nov 08, 2017 | 0 Comments

Being charged with a crime can be a very startling event in your life, especially if you've never found yourself in this type of situation before. Depending on your circumstances, you may have a variety of reactions to this news. For some, they think that it's not necessary to seek out a criminal defense lawyer because they're innocent so the courts should recognize that without help. Others think that if they are guilty of the crime it is not worth the seemingly losing fight. The truth is that a criminal defense lawyer is a must for everyone to protect your rights and help to get the best outcome in this situation.

  1. Expertise Matters

You may have a lawyer that you've retained for other purposes in your professional or personal life, and think that they should be good enough to help represent you in your criminal case. The truth is that you're better off with a criminal defense lawyer that's familiar with your type of case. In fact, there's a good chance that your lawyer will advise you to find a criminal defense lawyer with a proven track record.

2. Knowledge is Power

As a defendant going through the criminal justice system without the safety net of a criminal defense lawyer is detrimental to what may happen to you in the future. Having a lawyer on your side, that knows the system can help you in determining the best defense for your particular situation. They'll be able to go through the prosecution's case, evidence, and witnesses to create a game plan that will be followed to create your defense to help you achieve the best outcome possible in this scenario.

3. Open Your Sentencing Options

One of the biggest benefits of an experienced criminal defense lawyer is their negotiation skills. Your case may be one where you know that punishment is going to be coming your way due to the evidence or other reasons, and a defense lawyer will help negotiate the best sentence for you in this circumstance. They can effectively bring alternative sentencing, plea bargains, reduced sentences, or deals to the table. Turning your back on this possibility may have a negative outcome at the end. A criminal conviction can have a dramatic impact on your life going forward. Working with a good Los Angeles or Ventura criminal defense attorney can help mitigate potential consequences.

4. Get Through the System

There's a lot of courtroom etiquette and rules that take place during criminal case proceedings. Not having a criminal defense lawyer means that you may be out of the loop and could make a make a mistake that can severely negatively impact your case. This can certainly not help your case. Your criminal defense lawyer is on your side and will help advise you on how best to get through the system.

Once the shock of being involved in a criminal case starts to wear off, you'll want to do yourself a huge favor and hire an expert criminal defense attorney to help go over your case and prepare a proper defense.

At Kann California Defense Group, we are here to help you with your criminal charges. Our Los Angeles and Ventura criminal defense attorneys have the experience and track record of success you want fighting for you. Get in touch with us today.

About the Author

Dan Kann

Daniel E. Kann has devoted his entire legal career exclusively to defending individuals facing criminal prosecution in Southern California. Dan fights criminal cases throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Kern, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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