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A criminal charge can mean time in prison and/or severe fines which could drastically alter your future.
Whether you are being charged with a crime, under investigation for a crime or simply being questioned regarding a criminal matter, you definitely need to have a phone consultation or in-person consultation with a criminal defense lawyer.
"Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
A mere criminal charge can mean time in prison and/or severe fines which could drastically alter your future.
Whether you are being charged with a crime, under investigation for a crime or simply being questioned regarding a criminal matter, you definitely need to have a phone consultation or in-person consultation with a criminal defense lawyer.
"Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
You have rights. The important thing is to know exactly what your rights are and how to exercise them. Investigators and prosecutors are trained professionals who work for the city, county or state. You need an experienced criminal lawyer working for you. A single inconsistency or misspoken fact in your statement could result in serious consequences.
You have rights. The important thing is to know exactly what your rights are and how to exercise them. Investigators and prosecutors are trained professionals who work for the city, county or state.
You need an experienced criminal lawyer working for you. A single inconsistency or misspoken fact in your statement could result in serious consequences.
When you are charged with any crime, the legal consequences can be serious. Consulting with a criminal lawyer can allow them to assess your criminal case and advise you on how to proceed.
There are 2 million people in jail and prison today, far outpacing population growth.
–Federal Bureau of Prisons
Yes. The Personal Legal Plan can be used towards all areas of law, including criminal matters. Some criminal matters include, but not limited to:
The average hourly rate for a criminal defense lawyer can cost $350+ per hour. However, with the Personal Legal Plan, you can have access to an array of free and discounted legal services. Some benefits include:
If you are innocent, you may feel that if you tell the truth, you will be found not guilty. Or, you may hope that the charges will simply go away without any further trouble if you do nothing. These strategies could have disastrous consequences for you.
By consulting with a criminal defense lawyer, you can learn about your legal rights and any options that you have.
You may hope that the charges will simply go away without any further trouble. If you are innocent, you may feel that if you tell the truth, you will be found not guilty.
This strategy could have disastrous consequences for you.
By consulting with a criminal defense lawyer, you can learn about your legal rights and any options that you have.
It is extremely difficult for an individual to properly handle their own criminal case. The judicial system can be confusing. A criminal defense lawyer understands how the legal system works.
Once you become a member, you can consult with a lawyer in your area or the area you need assistance with in addition to utilizing all the legal plan benefits.
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