subject: 8 Reasons To Hire A Harris County Criminal Attorney [print this page] Nobody likes going to court, even if you are the one who is suing for damages. Many people, though, will likely end up in court as a defendant-the person who is accused of specific which charges and may be required to pay penalties. When you are accused of a crime the first thing that will happen is you will feel stressed and anxious about all of the things you will have to do. The most important thing to remember is that your first court appearance is simply an arraignment where the charges filed against you will be read. If you have not already hired an attorney, this is the point when you should get moving to find the right Harris County Criminal Attorney for you. In this day and age where it is easy to find information online, here are 8 reasons why you should hire an actual person:
1)EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT: You can really only learn about laws and statutes online. A good lawyer, though, has studied specific cases and understand that intricacies of the judgment system. They can take into account all of the many variables to make a better case for you.
2)EXPERIENCE: An experienced Harris County Criminal Attorney will not only have an education or familiarity with cases from the past, but they will also know how to deal with the judge and the prosecution. They also know how to identify particular things that amateur lawyers (and even public defenders) may not see (or may not present to you). Specialized knowledge in a particular area of the law is very important.
3)OBJECTIVITY: As a defendant, you are emotional. In a courtroom, emotion is the enemy of objectivity. Hiring a lawyer to speak on your behalf allows you to have your human experience while they present the facts of your case in a logical, static manner.
4)INTEGRITY: Because of their license, a lawyer is considered to be an officer of the court. This means that it is assumed they are honest and trustworthy. If you represent yourself, for instance, a prosecutor only needs to discredit you by proving that you are not a reliable source of legal precedence. They cannot, necessarily, do this with a licensed Harris County Criminal Attorney.
5)FACTS: Obviously, you do not know everything you need to know when presenting a case. A licensed, experienced attorney, however, can identify the particular strengths and weaknesses of your case.
6)REPRESENTATION: Whether being interviewed by police or another attorney, your defense team will be present, which prevents you from saying or doing the wrong things.
7)PREPARATION: An experienced Harris County Criminal Attorney can help you prepare for court with mock interviews or sample questions.
8)SUCCESS: Hiring an educated, experienced Harris County Criminal Attorney guarantees the highest rate of success because they will filter the case down to only the pertinent facts. They will also anticipate what the other side will probably do so you can find evidence or other information that further supports your argument.
