How a Misdemeanor Lawyer Can Help After Misdemeanor Charges

Being accused of a crime is a life-altering experience. Jobs can be lost, freedom can be challenged, and families can be torn apart. This time is one of the most vulnerable and chaotic in any person’s life. The job of a great criminal defense attorney is to help lead their client through this vulnerable time.

We work with our clients to understand the criminal offenses they are being charged with and build a strategy to help them get a favorable outcome on their day in court. For over 30 years, we have helped individuals accused of everything from misdemeanors to felonies navigate their next step.

Our commitment to Melbourne, Florida and Brevard County has allowed us to have a rich reputation in the community. Dedication to our clients and our town has given us the opportunity to be a leading law firm in criminal defense and criminal law.

Being charged with a crime is shocking and difficult. When someone is facing criminal conviction, it can be easy to forget to focus on what is next. The following tips will get you on track to be set up well in criminal law.

PLEAD THE FIFTH

Keep a tight rein on what you say to everyone, but particularly the police. Anything you say can be used against you in the court of law. Plead the fifth with police and do not discuss your charges with anyone.

HIRE AN ATTORNEY

Call a criminal defense attorney with a strong reputation in criminal law. Before you discuss your case, make sure you are in a quiet and private location. Do not discuss the details of your case outside of what you are charged with. Do not discuss anything that could potentially imply guilt. Any admission of guilt could result in criminal conviction or jail time.

DO WHAT YOUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER SAYS

This is a confusing time and could require some changes in lifestyle. Follow the lead of your criminal defense lawyer and do as they say. They will know the right things for you to do to ensure that you have the best chance at a positive outcome. Cooperate with their law office to assure that you have the best shot at getting criminal charges reduced or dropped.

Look for these three things when choosing a criminal defense lawyer.

KNOW THEIR RESULTS

‍Find a criminal defense attorney who has a history of winning cases in criminal law. These attorneys will understand your criminal charges and the impact they will have on your life.

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY

‍If an attorney has been trying the same type of law for a long time, chances are, they are good at it. Defense attorneys that have been in the same community for a long time understand the criminal law system in their town. They can help you navigate it.

HISTORY OF TRIAL

‍There are times when pleading to a deal is a good maneuver, but it isn’t every time. Get a lawyer who has a history of fighting against misdemeanor charges that are similar to yours and winning.

In a perfect world, the criminal law system would work perfectly and your case could be understood quickly. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world. Hire a criminal defense attorney and get the help you need to have a fighting chance against your misdemeanor charges.