Why You Should Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney If You Have Been Accused Of A Crime In Pennsylvania

When you have been accused of a crime in the state of Pennsylvania and are facing criminal charges, you are not required to hire a lawyer. However, hiring legal representation and an experienced criminal defense attorney who can speak up on your behalf and protect your rights can also protect your freedom. I am attorney Robert Muir, and hiring me to defend you could ultimately be a life-changing decision for the better. I advocate fiercely on behalf of my clients and serve as their voice when they are overwhelmed by the legal system and the criminal process. I founded Robert S. Muir, Attorney at Law in Indiana County to fight on behalf of those accused of crimes.

Understanding The Criminal Process, Plea Agreements And Deals Offered By The Prosecution

When you’ve been charged with a crime, law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys in the district attorney’s office may seem like they want to help you, especially if they are offering you a deal for a plea agreement. There are several reasons why a prosecutor may offer you a plea agreement. These include:

• They want to avoid the taxpayer cost and expense of taking a case to trial and also get a conviction for a criminal charge.
• A plea agreement will limit a defendant’s right to appeal a conviction for criminal charges.
• The evidence against the defendant is weak, and the prosecutor’s goal is always to get a conviction for some sort of criminal charge.

Whatever the reason is that a prosecutor offers you a plea deal, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you understand and analyze if it’s a good deal. A defense lawyer can renegotiate to help you make sure that the agreement is in your best interests and that it’s the best option possible for you.

A Criminal Defense Lawyer Will Protect Your Constitutional Rights

The most important reason to hire a criminal defense attorney is to make sure that someone is looking out for your constitutional rights. You have the right to be presumed innocent until the government can prove that you are guilty of the crimes that you are being accused of committing. With that, prosecutors are required to respect your rights when gathering evidence against you. These rights include:

• Protection against unreasonable or unlawful search and seizures
• The right to remain silent
• The right to legal representation
• The right to a fair and impartial jury
• The right to a speedy trial

Most important, a criminal defense attorney can protect you if you are innocent. In our criminal justice system, a plea agreement can sometimes function as an incentive to get an innocent person to agree to plead guilty just to avoid the risk of a lengthy jail sentence.

Facing A Criminal Charge In Indiana County? Call Today.

I offer a free initial consultation. During this meeting, I will answer any of your questions and tell you more about how I can help you with your case. To schedule your free appointment, call my office at 724-471-6457 or send me an email using my online form.