The U.S. Constitution gives important protections to people who have been accused of crimes. It is imperative to remember that these rights extend to all people, whether they are innocent or guilty.
Probably the most important right is that they can find an attorney to represent and protect their rights. A criminal defense attorney has a number of tools that he or she can use in order to protect and advocate for their clients.
First, they have the ability to require that the prosecution provide discovery documentation so that they can determine what the evidence against their client is and what the government can and cannot prove.
Second, a criminal defense attorney can strategically prepare for a trial and determine what evidence and witnesses will best help their clients and minimize any risk of a bad result.
Finally, they have the ability to negotiate on the defendant’s behalf with the prosecution. In many cases, even when the client may be guilty, a good defense attorney can exploit weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence and case. This can force the prosecutor to agree to a much better result in court than if the defendant simply appears on his own.
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, call Portner & Shure today for a free consultation: (703) 916-1227.
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