Monday, May 11, 2015

Should I Hire a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney?

 

Let's hope you never need to ask yourself this questions: Do I Need to Hire an Experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney?  If you are pondering as much, maybe you should read this. 


Question #1


I have been arrested for a crime, should I go ahead and plead guilty to get it over with?

Answer: Being charged with a crime is serious and should be addressed as such.  One suggestions: do not plead guilty in an effort to just "get it over with." This strategy can lead to more severe consequences - in the short & long terms - than you'd often get. Even if you ultimately do want to resolve your case by entering a plea --- it is important that a lawyer is there to tell you if your punishment is fair. Also, depending on the type of crime you have been accused of, substantial jail time could be a penalty, as well as huge fines, asset forfeiture, and lifelong consequences. Pleading guilty without knowing all of this could leave you in a position that you had never thought possible.

Questions #2


Why should I hire a Minnesota criminal defense lawyer?

Answer. If you have been accused of a crime, the government has virtually unlimited resources to prosecute you. Whether that is a team of lawyers, scientists, law enforcement officers, crime scene technicians --- they will all be out to hold you accountable.  When you hire a skilled Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer, you are presented with the opportunity to fight any/every allegation against you. A skilled attorney can help guide you through what can be a complex and confusing legal system. 


Question #3


When should I hire a lawyer?

Answer. Time is of the essence.  It is important that you hire a lawyer as soon as possible. The moment you are arrested or caught up in an investigation, you need to make the call.  Whether it is three in the morning (or afternoon,) make sure to call an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

Question #4


Do you guarantee the outcome of my case?

Answer. Unfortunately, it is impossible to ensure results. As a matter of fact, it is against the rules for any attorney to guarantee the outcome. However, as a former prosecutor, I can promise that by hiring the Rolloff Law Office, you will get somoen to fight for you ... who will put in the work necessary to gain you the right result. 

Question #5
 

What does a criminal defense lawyer do for me?

Answer. There are several things that your lawyer can do for you:

  • Provide representation while your case is being; investigated --- to maybe prevent criminal charges
  • Challenge the evidence at a Pre-trial;
  • Formulate a defense that could result in the charges being reduced or being completely dismissed; and
  • Negotiate with the DA to work out the best possible outcome

6 comments:

  1. I agree that it is in a person's best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney when they are being charged with a crime. Like you said, being charged with a crime is serious business and should be addressed as such. If your aren't an expert in law and waive your right to an attorney, the consequences will be severe. You need an expert to help you navigate the legal system.

    Susan Hirst | http://www.907legal.com

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  2. I agree that it's best to contact a lawyer as soon as you are involved in either an arrest or investigation. The sooner you're able to contact a criminal defense attorney, the better. You want to give them as much time to do their job as possible, so that you can have the best outcome possible.
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  3. This is just the information I was looking for about hiring a criminal defense attorney. My Uncle has been thinking of hiring a lawyer. The tip about not pleading guilty just to get the case over with seems like a good idea. I will have to show this to my Uncle.
    Emily Smith | http://www.robertelong.com/criminal-defense.html

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  5. Thank you very much for all of this information. My best friend is being charged with a crime, and I want to help him as much as I can. Like you said, if you're being charged with a crime, it is in your best interest to hire a criminal lawyer, so I'll be sure to help my friend get the representation he needs.

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