Criminal Defense FAQFAQ: Why does my attorney play a huge role in what happens to me in my criminal case? Because strong legal protection against a Prosecutor is important. Prosecutors are District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys assigned by the court to try the case against a suspect with evidence given to them by police. They are generaly experienced competant trial attorneys and aggresively pursue their goal- To Convict and Punish They know how to persuade a judge or jury. They know what motions to file to block evidence that would be helpful to you. They know how to present evidence to look its worst against you. Winning trials and getting tough dispositions for those who plead Is Their Full Time Job. Stakes can be high. An attorney who merely dabbles in criminal defense and also practices other areas of law may not be the attorney you want handling Your Case.
Attorney Keefe devotes his practice to Criminal Defense. His agressive, results oriented stlye Protects His Clients and yeilds consistent favorable dispositions.
FAQ: Is there something I should not do? Common Pittfalls: Do not try to talk your way out of trouble. Do not think that ignoring the situation will make it go away. Do not hire just any attorney for a criminal matter.
FAQ: When do I need to get a lawyer involved? The sooner a lawyer is involved in your situation the better we can protect your interests (and the more difficult it will be for the police and prosecutors to build a case against you). A police investigation or show cause hearing is not too soon to have strong legal representation. |
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