Supporting The Fight
If you’ve ever been arrested, you know that the results can be devastating, which is why it’s important to hire a criminal defense attorney the minute you’ve been arrested. But for some people, there are a wide variety of reasons why they won’t hire a criminal defense attorney – and the main reason, of course, is that investing in a criminal defense attorney is an expense that many cannot afford. In this blog, however, we’re going to discuss 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney if you’ve been arrested for a crime.
1. It’s Worth More Than Money!
The first of 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney is because an attorney will be able to analyze the evidence. In any criminal proceeding, it’s up to the Prosecutor – the State – to meet the burden of proof and show that you’re guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. An experienced criminal defense attorney like Susan T. Perkins will be able to analyze the evidence and point out any potential flaws while showing reasonable doubt to the court.
2. An attorney will be able to sort through the paperwork
The second of 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney is because an attorney will be able to sort through the paperwork. You will get very little if any, assistance with your paperwork from the prose department of the courts – so shouldn’t you have an attorney helping you?
3. An attorney will be able to get you a plea bargain
The third of 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney is because an attorney will be able to get you a plea bargain. Contrary to popular belief, only a small fraction of cases ever go to trial, and of those cases that go to trial, few if any result in jury nullification. The vast majority of cases, then, will end with a plea bargain – and you’ll need an attorney like Susan T. Perkins to help get you the best possible plea bargain for your case.
4. An attorney will be able to protect you
The fourth of 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney is because an attorney will be able to protect you. By advising you on the best possible way to proceed with your case, and by analyzing the “next moves” of the prosecutor, your best interests will be represented in court.
5. An attorney will be able to procure expert witnesses
The fifth, and final, of 5 reasons you need an RI criminal defense attorney is because an attorney will be able to procure expert witnesses. In the event your case does, in fact, go to trial, you may need the assistance of an expert witness to bolster your case. An experienced RI criminal defense attorney will be able to determine if the expert witness is any good and if so, to procure him/her for your defense.
Susan T. Perkins is an experienced criminal defense attorney who is pleased to serve the residents of RI for decades. Contact the Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq. today for your free, no obligation consultation about your criminal matter.
