How Can You Best Cooperate with Your Criminal Defense Attorney?
Posted on June 1, 2023 by John
A criminal conviction can have a lasting impact on your life. For example, you may be prohibited from voting, owning a gun, or working in specific fields. You will also have to report your conviction to employers and schools, which may limit your opportunities.
Cooperating with your criminal defense attorney is crucial; you need to work as a team for the success of your case. Your attorney will help guide you through this difficult time and ensure that all steps are taken to protect your rights throughout the process.
Communicate Honestly and Regularly with Your Defense Attorney
Tell your attorney everything about your case—don’t leave out any details that could be crucial to helping them defend you successfully. Your attorney is here for you, so let them know if there’s something else they should know about your situation.
This also means being available with accurate contact information so they can reach out to you when needed and being upfront about any changes that could impact their ability to represent you effectively.
Communicate Respectfully with Your Defense Attorney
If you feel something needs to be done differently, let them know! But do so respectfully—your lawyer is working hard for you. Your attorney is there to help and support you during a difficult time in your life, so don’t hesitate to reach out if something is bothering you about your case.
Avoid Posting Information About Your Case on Social Media
This might seem obvious, but it’s important to remember that anything posted publicly can come back to haunt you later on down the road—even if it doesn’t seem like a big deal now. If you have questions about your case, talk to your attorney instead of sharing the information with anyone else.
Don’t Communicate with the Prosecutor or the Police
This may be another obvious one, but it’s important to remember. Communicating with the prosecutor or police can be a very dangerous move. You don’t want to give them any information that could be used against you later in court, so leave it up to your attorney to handle those communications for you.
San Bernadino County Area Criminal Defense: The Help You Need
Many people have been in your situation before, and they’ve come out of it successfully. We want to help you do the same. At the Law Office of David Leicht, we believe in protecting our client’s rights, challenging potentially incriminating evidence, and working with experts to build strong cases for trial. We will do all we can to help you get through this difficult time and back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Contact the Law Office of David Leicht at (760)-256-3104 or use our online form to set up a free consultation and put the power of an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.
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Barstow, CA 92311
