Although most of us don’t ever feel we will need the skills and services of a qualified criminal defense lawyer, it is important and wise to understand what they do and even have contact information for a proven lawyer in the event you ever require their help. After all, you don’t want to find yourself taking the time to run due diligence on an array of local attorneys when you would rather be building a defense and fighting for your legal rights!
What Does the Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
Naturally, it helps to understand what a lawyer of this kind will do, and why you might need their professional help. In the simplest terms, a lawyer specializing in criminal defense is responsible for defending someone charged with a crime. Just what does that mean?
A Voice and Protector
While it seems obvious that your lawyer is going to be speaking for you in court and at all other official meetings or interactions with law enforcement, they also work for you from the very beginning of your legal troubles. They handle everything involved in the pre-trial period including interviewing you about your case (to get all of the details), building your defense and discovering if there are flaws or weaknesses in the prosecution’s case against you. They also investigate with a wide array of resources that can include investigators, experts of all kinds, and more.
Your Legal Expert
The lawyer is also going to fully review what the prosecution has against you and what they’ll present in court. This means they will even assess the evidence and the facts or theories. They might test evidence or work with independent experts to counteract what the prosecution might say about you in court. And at all times, they inform you of what is going on, work with you to overcome the challenges and explain what it all means for you and your future. They are part of any jury selection or plea bargaining, and they will be your voice at trial and even work on your behalf if you are found guilty and face sentencing.
Work with Experts
When you believe it is in your best interest to hire a skilled criminal defense lawyer for your Palos Heights legal matters, feel free to contact Ettinger & Besbekos, P.C. Founded on respect, experience, and determination, they will be your strongest advocate and resource from beginning to end.
