When you are on trial for a crime, you are presumed innocent on the outset. For you to be convicted, a prosecutor must prove you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. They don't have to prove their case against you 100% but they should come pretty close. Your attorney's job is to create doubt that you did the deed, or that your intention was to commit a crime. There are four ways to accomplish this.
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Many people know that getting convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) can jeopardize their chances of getting jobs. This is because some states allow employers to scrutinize conviction records during applications. However, you may not know that a DUI conviction can also affect your existing job. Here are three ways in which this may happen:
Punishment for Missing Work
The most obvious way in which a DUI arrest and conviction can affect your work is if you have to miss work due to the legal process associated with your charges.
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If you've been arrested and charged with petty theft, you need to speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Just because you've been charged with the crime, it doesn't mean you're guilty. An experienced defense attorney may be able to help you avoid being convicted of the charges. Here are three common defenses for petty theft.
Lack of Intent
While in the store, you picked up an item to look at.
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When the police show up at your door and want to question you concerning a sexual assault, it is important that you hire a criminal defense lawyer before you say anything. It does not matter if you are innocent or not. The complexity of these charges make it easy for you to say something that might seem innocent to you, but cause you to be charged, arrested, and incarcerated. A criminal defense lawyer understands the defenses available for these charges, but needs to speak with you alone to get the whole story.
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Do you need a lawyer to handle your traffic ticket? You may need one depending on the circumstances of your case. Don't assume that a traffic ticket isn't a serious case and handle it alone. Here are three instances in which it pays to have legal representation.
You Don't Have Time to Go to Court
In many cases, you don't have to appear in court alongside your legal representative. This is good news if you have a busy schedule on the appointed court date.
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