Most people who are charged with a criminal offense immediately start thinking of ways that they can try to beat the prosecution. Although it may be possible to beat your criminal charges and obtain dismissed charges or an acquittal, taking your case to trial may not be in your best interests. So, then, the question becomes when is it right to sit down and negotiate with prosecutors?
The answer to that question is dependent upon the facts of your case. Therefore, before you make a decision about sitting down with prosecutors or taking your case to trial, you should consider these factors:
There’s probably a lot on the line with your case, and as such you may be hesitant to risk everything by taking your case to forward. But there may be some very strong criminal defense options that can position you well for trial. These strategies can also strongly position you for negotiations with prosecutors, should you choose your case to head that direction. Here are some of those criminal defense tactics:
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to criminal defense. Rather, every case is unique, and its defense should be suited to match the facts and the laws at hand. After all, a plea bargain in one case may not be fitting in another.
That’s why you need a legal advocate on your side who understands the law and can help you conduct the honest and aggressive legal analysis needed to give you a realistic perspective on your options. If you or a loved one is already facing criminal charges, then now is the time to start talking to criminal defense attorneys and assessing those options.
Get to know our experienced criminal defense attorneys, Martin Jones, Mike Chastaine, and Jessica Davis. Do you need legal advice? Contact our Gold River criminal defense law firm today!