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Criminal Defense FAQs

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What constitutes a criminal case?

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If you have been arrested, received a citation to appear in court or otherwise accused, interviewed or questioned in regards to a criminal charge, you may be in need of a criminal defense attorney. Any violation of a criminal statute, such as a DUI, Battery Domestic Violence, possession of drugs, theft or even reckless driving are all criminal charges. 

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What does a criminal defense attorney do? 

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At LBC Law Group, your criminal defense attorney appears for you to answer to criminal charges, attempts to negotiate a lower charge and/or mitigate the consequences of criminal sentencing. If no resolution to your case can be reached, or if you seek a not-guilty verdict, our attorneys can take your case to trial before a judge or a jury. While the majority of cases resolve with a plea deal, sometimes you need the truth to be told and want to have your day in court at trial. Our attorneys have experience from plea negotiations, misdemeanor and felony jury trials, so you’re in good hands whatever your goal may be. Our lawyers will walk you through the entirety of your case, during this trying time.

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When should I hire a criminal defense attorney?

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If you have been arrested or otherwise charged with a crime, we strongly advise you to hire an experienced criminal attorney. There’s a saying that “One who represents himself has a fool for a client.” This quip can sound crass, but highlights the point that it’s very difficult for an individual to remove emotion and bias to adequately represent themselves in a legal matter–and this idea includes attorneys themselves. Your attorney can act as your advocate and are trained and experienced enough to represent you with an aggressive, but level head. If you’re facing the stress associated with being accused of a crime, let our experienced criminal defense attorneys navigate these waters with you.