3 Questions to Ask at Your Case Review
When you're accused of assault, your way forward is much easier if you hire the right criminal defense attorney. Get as many free case reviews as you have time for, to learn about your situation.
When you have a free case review, there are all sorts of questions to ask. Consider this approach: 1) Get an idea of the lawyer you’re talking to. Are they trustworthy? 2) Once that’s established, start feeling for the edges of your situation. How high are the stakes? 3) Perhaps most importantly, how does the lawyer in front of you imagine defending you in court?
1) What is your experience with assault cases?
Assault charges can vary significantly depending on the details of the case, including where it happened. Ask about the lawyer's experience handling assault cases, and any top-of-the-head quirks about the jurisdiction where yours is:
Track Record: Ask how many assault cases they've successfully defended.
Similar Situations: Discuss whether they've dealt with cases similar to yours.
Strategies: Seek insights into their defense strategies specific to your charge(s).
2) What are the potential penalties?
Understanding the stakes is crucial. Ask about the potential outcomes:
Penalties: Inquire about the range of penalties you might face if convicted.
Long-Term Impact: Discuss how an assault conviction could affect your future (employment, housing, etc.).
Defense Strategies: Seek advice on minimizing or avoiding these consequences.
3) Zoom in on defense strategies.
Every assault case is unique. Ask about the lawyer's approach:
Evidence Assessment: Inquire how they plan to evaluate the evidence against you.
Legal Options: Discuss potential defenses, such as self-defense or mistaken identity.
Communication: Understand how they'll communicate with you throughout the process.
You’ll probably never ask all the questions swimming in your head, even after this experience is just a painful, distant memory. But ask all the questions you can think of and give yourself the best possible chance of understanding what’s happening to you.
While you’re here, request a free case review from Verity Criminal Defense. Even if you end up hiring someone else, what you learn from our conversation could be invaluable. Also, we’re certain that one thing you’ll learn is that we’re the best criminal defense law firm to help beat your case.