Dealing with Criminal Charges and Pleading to Get a Better Settlement with Less Jail Time


Nobody is perfect and sometimes you get caught making mistakes. Having a criminal case against you is difficult enough, and that is why a guilty plea is sometimes the best option. Pleading guilty is something you will want to do if you want to get a good deal and little to no jail time. Here are some tips that will help you make a plea bargain for reduced jail time and fines.

1. Ensuring You Get the Best Plea Bargain with Legal Representation

One of the mistakes defendants often make is going to court without legal representation. As much as you may think you know the law, going to court without an attorney can spell doom. If you want to get a deal and a reduced sentence, then it is best to get good legal representation to ensure you do not get an unjust ruling. It is also frowned upon by judges for defendants to come to court without legal representation because it makes you look like you are arrogant and think you are above the system and the law.

2. Working with Your Attorney About the Details of Your Case Before Trial

Working with your attorney is an important part of getting a plea bargain. When you meet with your lawyer, explain all the details of why you have had criminal charges brought against you. The more they know about your case, the easier it is going to be for them to ensure you get fair treatment when you go to court to make your plea. Leaving out even the smallest details may hurt you when it comes time to make your plea deal with prosecutors.

3. Making Your Plea and Working with Prosecutors to Avoid a Trial

In most criminal cases, going to trial is something that you want to avoid. If you go to trial, then you will have no control over the sentence that a judge or jury will give you. The only time you will want to go to trial is when there are facts of your case that are erroneous, and you can prove it. If you know you are guilty and have no arguments, then it is a good idea to try to work with your attorney to get a plea bargain for reducing your sentence.  

When you know you are guilty, admitting it and making a deal with prosecutors is often the best way to end this chapter in your life and start something new. Contact a criminal-defense attorney to help you get the best deal for your guilty plea. 

Talk to a firm such as Hart Law Offices, PC to start talking to a lawyer. 

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My Real Life Crime Drama

I never even dreamed that I would be accused of a crime that I did not commit. I mean, stuff like that only happens on TV right? Well, at least that's what I thought until it actually happened to me. After being falsely identified by a witness, I found myself standing trial for a crime that I was truly innocent of. It was only with the help of my lawyer that I was able to prove my innocence and ultimately get back my good name. Watching my lawyer present my case to the jury, I must admit that I was impressed. It was in this moment that I knew just how special the legal system truly is. Today, I write this blog as a way of honoring the system that worked for me and to ensure that everyone has someplace to turn when dealing with legal issues of their own.

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