Fountain Valley DUI Lawyers

Bruce Bridgman: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Michael Cernyar: A privately retained criminal lawyer will negotiate dismissals with prosecutors before the client's first court appearance. Provide their clients with a reality check - a knowledgeable, objective perspective on their situation and what to expect is likely to happen should their cases go to trial. This perspective is vital for defendants trying to decide whether to accept a prosecutor's offered plea. Help clients cope with feelings of fear, embarrassment, reduced self-esteem and anxiety that criminal charges tend to produce in many people. Spend time on a case that a defendant cannot afford to spend. Clients usually have jobs therefore lack the time to devote to such time consuming activities such as gathering and examining documents, doing legal research, and investigating witnesses. Are familiar with important legal rules that people representing themselves would find almost impossible to locate on their own - since many criminal laws are hidden away in court interpretations of federal and state constitutions. Are familiar with local court rules and procedures that are not written. For example, a defense lawyer may know which prosecutor has the real authority to settle or dismiss a case, and what kind of arguments are likely to appeal to that person. Negotiate "deals" with prosecutors, often arranging for reduced charges and lesser sentencing.