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8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE A CRIMINAL LAWYER

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1. SAVE YOURSELF STRESS & WORRY

 

The law changes frequently and complex issues often arise. It takes years of experience to become a criminal lawyer. Steering your way through a criminal law matter will require you to understand the law, such as that contained in the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Act, the Crimes Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Evidence Act, the Road Traffic Act or the Sentencing Act. By engaging an expert for your criminal law matter you will save yourself significant amounts of stress, worry, time and disruption to both your working and personal life.

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2. REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO RISK.

 

Some people think that engaging a criminal lawyer is going to be too costly. But not engaging a criminal lawyer is likely to cost you more. Being unrepresented exposes you to the risk of disastrous outcomes.

When the stakes are high the costs involved are always worth it. Making a phone call to a criminal lawyer and arranging an appointment is obligation free. Attaining legal advice at an initial consultation with a criminal law expert will help you to understand the difference a criminal lawyer can make to your case.

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3. SUPPORT FOR POLICE INTERVIEWS

Give customers a reason to do business with you. Often a critical time in a case is the time when you are arrested and requested to participate in a police interview. You’re unsure what to say or how to interact with the police. You need to know what your rights are, and what to do. This is a very important time to engage a criminal law expert. 

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4. PRESENT YOUR BAIL APPLICATION PROPERLY

 You don’t want to be remanded in custody while you wait for your trial or for your criminal charges to be finalised. If you are refused bail by the court you cannot have the application reheard before the same court unless a change of circumstances exists. So it’s important to get it right the first time. A criminal lawyer will help prepare and present your bail application properly and will focus on the issues that are required to be addressed when arguing for your release from custody. 

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5. PRESENT EVIDENCE CORRECTLY

 In a criminal trial, the rules of evidence can be complex. For example, during the course of a trial, unrepresented persons often ask questions which do not comply with the rules of evidence. Their cross-examination of a witness is then likely to be met with interruption and objection from the prosecution resulting in the court ruling that they cannot continue with that line of questioning. A good criminal lawyer will know what questions should be put to a witness and how the question should be framed. A good criminal lawyer can also present legal arguments to the court about why a line of questioning (which has been objected to by the prosecution) is relevant and should be allowed. A criminal lawyer will also have a strategic plan for the cross-examination of particular witnesses which can ultimately change the outcome of the case. 

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6. IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES IN THE OPPOSITION'S CASE

An experienced criminal lawyer can identify weaknesses and deficiencies in the prosecution case well before the matter even gets to trial. During the preparation for the trial, the lawyer can identify evidence that is inadmissible meaning that the prosecution is not be allowed to present that evidence. An experienced criminal lawyer will contact the prosecution prior to trial and ensure that the prosecution won’t lead or adduce that evidence during the trial.

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7. HANDLE PUBLIC INTEREST SUBMISSIONS

Say something interesting about your business here. An experienced criminal lawyer knows how and when it is appropriate to make a public interest submission to the prosecution arguing (on public interest grounds) why the charge against their client ought to be discontinued. This is a most positive outcome because the charge falls away without the need for a trial. Public interest submissions should be drafted in a particular way and address specific criteria. An experienced criminal lawyer will be aware of that criteria. 

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8. HELP YOU AVOID IMPRISONMENT

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If you plead guilty or are convicted after trial and your matter is proceeding to a sentencing hearing a criminal lawyer can help you avoid imprisonment. Your lawyer will understand the sentencing law as it applies to your case and will present a plea in mitigation which will work to your advantage.

You wouldn’t perform your own surgical operation. The same should be said for a criminal law case. If you think that you can safeguard against an undesirable outcome in a criminal case without engaging a criminal lawyer, think again. You need an experienced criminal lawyer.