If you are looking at some serious penalties or time in prison it is in your best interests to have the best criminal lawyer fighting for your freedom.One article points out the following, “the legal system is designed in such a way that even if you have a good mind and a high IQ, representing yourself in a criminal trial is in a competent manner is almost impossible”; hence the need for competent, skilful and qualified representation.

It must be noted that each and every criminal case is unique in some way and criminal lawyers are trained to pick out the special portions of each case that makes them unique. One attorney stated that, “the best criminal lawyer may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or even negate any potential crime, as a result getting an attorney to represent you in your criminal trial is a necessity.”

A good criminal lawyer in Sydney is able to help you in your case with the following:

Work with you and the prosecutor to negotiate a ‘deal’, this deal is referred to as a plea bargain which often reduces your potential sentence or eliminates some or all the charges brought against you. However, prosecutors are often not willing to negotiate with defendants that represent themselves.

Determine a good sentencing program for your situation. If you have been found guilty your criminal lawyer may be able to work your sentence in such a way that prevents you from getting back in the criminal justice system.

Criminal lawyers can also assist you by providing a reality check. This is possible because they often know what is going on much better than we do during the criminal trial. In addition, the advantage of having an attorney is that they remain objective throughout the proceedings and offer insight into how the trial is actually going and the likely outcome in the future.

Many rules and laws about criminal prosecutions are buried within regulations and laws and other previous court opinions. A criminal lawyer is able to point out these important legal rules and regulations which are not immediately available to the general public.

Gather evidence and statements from witnesses with more ease than the defendant, as witnesses refuse to give statements or information to people that were allegedly involved in a crime for fear of their own safety.

Find and hire investigators that can investigate not only the alleged crime but also the witnesses that the prosecution is going to call to the stand.

Find and hire ‘expert witnesses’ that may be able to present evidence to show your innocence or rebut evidence from the prosecution.

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