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Criminal Defence Lawyer
April 23, 2021
What Is A Criminal Defence Lawyer and our line of work?
A criminal defence lawyer is a lawyer that specialises in defending individuals or companies that are dealing with criminal charges. They will be speaking on their client’s behalf. Some are working privately while others are appointed by the court to defend the indigents; thus, they are called public defenders.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
A criminal defense lawyer’s basic job is to investigate, research the facts, and negotiate with prosecutors. They will deal with these prosecutors and get the best deal, and this might be reduced bail, charges, and sentences. It is important to note that deal-making is one of the justice system’s ways of reducing overcrowded jails.
Moreover, it is also their job to help create a plea, examine and question witnesses, assess and analyze cases with their possible sentences, review procedures and collect pieces of evidence. The day-to-day tasks of a criminal defence lawyer would be getting in touch with clients through various communication tools, read documents, taking notes, and come up with the best strategy for the client.
A criminal defence lawyer will use arguments that will lessen or even diminish the possibility of a crime. It is best to hire a criminal defence lawyer even before the charges are out and still being investigated. [1]
What You Can Expect from the Best Criminal Defence Lawyer
Even the best criminal law firms cannot 100% deliver the exact outcome for any of the court proceedings. They look out for the best outcome and calculate the chances of winning based on the facts, arguments, and evidence presented. However, their role is not just about winning a case. Some specific roles you can expect from them are:
- Negotiate a plea bargain
A plea bargain is a negotiation of an agreement between the prosecutor and defence where the defendant pleads guilty for lesser charges and in exchange given moderate sentencing.
- Advice on the case outcome
An experienced lawyer usually knows the possible case outcome. They understand how the proceeding is going and how the judge or jury will read the pieces of evidence and facts. This is where a lawyer’s legal advice for the client is important. Since they are objective and realistic, the defence lawyers will give insights that will help you decide, particularly when it comes to plea bargain agreement.
- Come up with good sentencing
If you are found guilty, a defence lawyer can come up with a good sentence. Oftentimes, this can lead to a shorter prison time. A good example would be the defence lawyer of a person sentenced with drug case may have his/her sentence shorten from 1 year to 7 months in prison while the remaining three months would be spent on a rehabilitation facility.
- Working with witnesses
A defence lawyer knows who to handle witnesses that will be called in court. They are trained to collect evidence and statements from the witness. Witnesses don’t easily give their statements to something they witness unless someone credible is handling them.
- Working with experts
Experts and investigators can either help and put the defendant in jeopardy. This is why a defence lawyer is necessary because they will handle these investigators to benefit the team. An expert witness can present data that will help with the outcome, and a good lawyer knows how to maximize it.
- Using specific rules and regulations
A lawyer needs to earn two degrees and seven years to complete their study (2).The extensive knowledge of laws and regulations requires years of study.
A lawyer knows how these laws determine previous court decisions, and lawyers can use this as an outline of the criminal cases they are currently dealing with. Any details can have a big impact on the case, and only lawyers know where to look.
What are the Qualities For a Criminal Defence Lawyer
- Good Communicator
A good defence lawyer should possess two essential skills in communication; listening and talking. The ability to listen to their client allows them to assess and investigate the case better while expressing their arguments clearly and convincingly in court can help them get the best judgment possible.
A good communicator means they are also able to negotiate a winning deal and protect the interest of the clients.
- Experienced
Find a lawyer who specialises in criminal law and who has been practicing in the field for some time. An experienced lawyer can give you sound legal advice, and their extensive experience will result in smart approaches. Knowing what evidence can’t be used against you, what defences to use in court, and defending your case with confidence are all due to the advantages of an experienced lawyer.
- Detailed Preparation
A good lawyer is detailed in his preparation for your case proceedings. He/She does not come to court unprepared. Studying every piece of evidence, facts, and legal remedies to create a positive outcome for the client. This preparation usually takes weeks to months.
- Protect the Rights
Good lawyers care for the rights of their clients. It’s not really about proving the client guilty or not; it’s about protecting his rights, particularly during the procedure. A good defence lawyer knows the importance of a client’s right because this means the client is being treated fairly.
If you are facing any criminal charges, Mardini Defence Lawyers can help you.
Our expertise and experience are vital in ensuring you are protected and defended against criminal charges.
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