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What to look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are accused of a crime, you face a real possibility of going to jail. Any attorney can represent you. However you do not want just any attorney. Any lawyer can negotiate with prosecutors and a good one can often arrange for reduced charges or lesser sentencing.

Most people feel that they simply cannot afford a Quality, Experienced & Knowledgeable Attorney. This presumption is wrong. You can. Call our office right now and we will answer all of your questions right over the phone or visit our website at www.earlcarterlaw.com and find out the truth.

A quality criminal defense attorney will do much more than simply question witnesses in court.

Even if you chose not to let us help you, please be aware of the following. A quality criminal defense attorney will not only be available whenever you need them but will also:

  • Formulate a sentencing program tailored to your specific needs, often helping you avoid future issues.

  • Provide you with a reality check, a knowledgeable, objective perspective on your situation and what is likely to happen should your cases go to trial. This perspective is vital for you when trying to decide whether to accept a prosecutor's offered "plea bargain".

  • Be familiar with important legal rules because many criminal law rules are hidden away in court interpretations of federal and state constitutions.

  • Be familiar with local court customs and procedures that aren't written down anywhere (for example, a lawyer may know which prosecutor has the "real" authority to settle a case, and what kinds of arguments are likely to appeal to that prosecutor).

  • Understand the possible "hidden costs" of pleading guilty which a self-represented person might never think about.

  • Spend crucial time on your case.

  • Gather information from prosecution witnesses.

  • Hire and manage investigators, who may be able to believably impeach (contradict) prosecution witnesses who embellish or change their stories at trial.

At the Law Offices of Earl Carter we have over 200 years experience with our criminal defense litigation team. Due to our extensive knowledge and experience we want you to know these things so you don’t make the same mistakes we have witnessed over and over again. Come by and visit our blog whenever you like as we will continue to provide you with pertinent information to inform you about your rights and what direction we would recommend you take.