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Since 1991, Donna V. Pledge has been dedicated to helping clients in criminal cases including fraud, property theft, DUI cases and more. For a consultation, make sure to give her a call.
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How Can A Criminal Lawyer Help You?
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Your criminal lawyer can elaborate on your rights and the legal process. They will discuss the case and will gather further information to be able to defend you. Your lawyer will ask for your opinion on the case but will remain objective.
Arranging for a criminal lawyer is an appropriate action to take if you have been charged with a criminal offence. Whether you are guilty or innocent, you will find that a criminal lawyer is beneficial to properly defend your case.
Introduction
An experienced criminal lawyer conducts thorough research and knows the appropriate questions to ask in order to set up the right defense. Is the file against you incomplete? Are the charges inappropriate? Are the witnesses against you dependable? Were any mistakes made by law enforcement? Charges may be dismissed or reduced.
A criminal lawyer can help by outlining the best options for you and allowing you to make informed decisions. For example, if they find that the case cannot be proved, they may suggest that you plead not guilty. If they find that there is a valid case, then they may suggest that plea negotiations are possible. They can help you prepare for various components of the legal proceeding so that you know what to expect.
Criminal Offences
Driving offencesDriving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence and consequentially, you can face imprisonment or fines if found guilty. Causing injury or fatality to other individuals while under the influence results in the same consequences.
AssaultExerting force on another individual with the intent to harm is considered assault. There are various forms of assault including domestic and sexual assault. If convicted, it can result in imprisonment.
The following are some of the specific criminal offences that criminal lawyers can help you with:
Criminal Offences
ShopliftingShoplifting involves stealing from a retail source and which amounts to less than $5000. First-time offenders may have to pay a fine or complete community service whereas repeated offenders may face a combination of jail-time and fines.
Drug offencesThe production, possession or trafficking of harmful drugs are considered drug offences. Various durations of imprisonment is possible depending on the type of offence.
Criminal OffencesFraudFraud is dishonest and criminal deception for personal and financial benefits. This can lead to imprisonment whose duration depends on the amount of fraud committed.
Credit card offencesTheft and forgery of credit cards, possession of stolen credit cards and the use of revoked/cancelled credit cards are criminal offences that can result in jail sentences.
Criminal Offences
RobberyAcquiring personal or government property through the use of threat or violence is considered robbery and will result in a jail sentence.
ExtortionIllegal use of authority to forcefully attain money, favours or property is extortion and can lead to incarceration if convicted.
Experienced criminal lawyers are available to assist you with the legal process if you have been charged with a criminal offence. They are experts in conducting research and in knowing the right questions to ask so that they can help defend your case and alleviate any stress that may arise.
