In the popular television shows, the lawyer appears just at the right time to gallantly defend his client’s innocence with a compelling speech or solid piece of evidence. As much as we would like to believe it, reality isn’t quite as picturesque.
Most defendants do not have a lawyer to ride in and save the day. If they do, it is usually a public defender that was appointed to their case. This public defender may or may not meet with the client before walking into the courtroom. That is definitely not the kind of thing that happens in our favorite law dramas. In reality, defendants looking at misdemeanor charges usually appear to court without counsel in their corner.
They typically think that they will receive a fine and a slap on the wrist before returning home to life as usual. These people do not know how valuable having an attorney is. Most people don’t have $1,000 to $2,000 at home sitting in their piggy banks for situations like these. This is where having a lawyer comes into play.
Lawyers can negotiate a deal on their client’s behalf to ensure that the outcome of the case is the best one available. If you opt out of having a lawyer, it then becomes your responsibility to know what is going on in the courtroom.
You must take the time to research and know what is going on. This includes courtroom vocabulary, possible outcomes, ways to negotiate a deal, etc. No one is going to take the time to explain the court proceedings to you. The prosecutor doesn’t simply have justice on his mind. He wants to clear his court docket efficiently and in a timely manner so that he can move on with his day. Judges are also very busy. Your case may have a great impact on your life, but it is just one of the many that floats across their desks every week. This could be the way you want to handle your situation, but for many people, finding a lawyer is the answer. A lawyer is there to help answer the questions you may have regarding your case and to work through this process with you step by step.
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