Being accused of committing a crime is a serious matter even though you are presumed to be innocent until proven to be guilty. Retaining an attorney experienced in practicing criminal law is very necessary. If you have reason to believe you are close to being charged with violating a crime, then it is equally important to retain a criminal lawyer.
The earlier a lawyer gets involved in a criminal matter whether it is a charge or an investigation, the better your chances will be of stopping the matter from proceeding to trial. The history of prosecutorial actions in this country proves prosecutors make mistakes. The Montgomery County Criminal Lawyers can demand certain facts be disclosed if you have been charged. If you have not, your lawyer can suggest to the prosecutor he should proceed carefully. Keep in mind, the job of a prosecutor is much easier, often too easy, when the accused is not represented by an attorney. The check and balances are not present.
The Montgomery County Criminal Lawyers know how to analyze the chain of evidence;i.e., how is the prosecutor developing the criminal charge and what proof does he have to support the charge. This is when the experienced criminal lawyer will challenge the prosecutor if he believes the evidence is shaky or nonexistent.
The practice of criminal law requires a complete knowledge of the criminal court procedures. Navigating these waters can be difficult and making one mistake can be fatal to the defense. Another important knowledge base is the criminal laws which have been overturned or modified by a higher court. A reading of the original law as passed by the legislature may not be helpful if it has been modified by a higher court. The Montgomery County Criminal Lawyers keep up with all of the higher court rulings at the state and federal level.
It is essential for the lawyer to know the rules of evidence. These rules are often promulgated by the highest court in the state, but individual jurisdictions can add to them. The rules of evidence control what evidence can be introduced into a trial. This is an essential part of the practice of the Montgomery County Criminal Lawyers. They are experienced at keeping potentially harmful but barred evidence from being introduced in a trial. They may even get the charges dropped because of their experience in criminal law.
