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2. Introduction
Your criminal lawyer can elaborate on your
rights and the legal process. They will
discuss the case and will gather further
information to be able to defend you. Your
lawyer will ask for your opinion on the case
but will remain objective.
Arranging for a criminal lawyer is an appropriate action to take if you have
been charged with a criminal offence. Whether you are guilty or innocent,
you will find that a criminal lawyer is beneficial to properly defend your
case.
3. Introduction
An experienced criminal lawyer conducts thorough research and knows
the appropriate questions to ask in order to set up the right defense. Is
the file against you incomplete? Are the charges inappropriate? Are the
witnesses against you dependable? Were any mistakes made by law
enforcement? Charges may be dismissed or reduced.
A criminal lawyer can help by outlining the best options for you and
allowing you to make informed decisions. For example, if they find that
the case cannot be proved, they may suggest that you plead not guilty. If
they find that there is a valid case, then they may suggest that plea
negotiations are possible. They can help you prepare for various
components of the legal proceeding so that you know what to expect.
4. Criminal Offences
Driving offences
Driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs is a criminal offence and
consequentially, you can face
imprisonment or fines if found guilty.
Causing injury or fatality to other
individuals while under the influence
results in the same consequences.
Assault
Exerting force on another
individual with the intent to harm
is considered assault. There are
various forms of assault
including domestic and sexual
assault. If convicted, it can result
in imprisonment.
The following are some of the specific criminal offences that criminal
lawyers can help you with:
5. Criminal Offences
Shoplifting
Shoplifting involves stealing from a retail
source and which amounts to less than
$5000. First-time offenders may have to pay a
fine or complete community service whereas
repeated offenders may face a combination of
jail-time and fines.
Drug offences
The production, possession or trafficking of
harmful drugs are considered drug offences.
Various durations of imprisonment is possible
depending on the type of offence.
6. Criminal Offences
Fraud
Fraud is dishonest and criminal deception for
personal and financial benefits. This can lead
to imprisonment whose duration depends on
the amount of fraud committed.
Credit card offences
Theft and forgery of credit cards,
possession of stolen credit cards
and the use of revoked/cancelled
credit cards are criminal offences
that can result in jail sentences.
7. Criminal Offences
Robbery
Acquiring personal or government property through
the use of threat or violence is considered robbery
and will result in a jail sentence.
Extortion
Illegal use of authority to forcefully attain money,
favours or property is extortion and can lead to
incarceration if convicted.
8. Experienced criminal lawyers
are available to assist you with
the legal process if you have
been charged with a criminal
offence. They are experts in
conducting research and in
knowing the right questions to
ask so that they can help
defend your case and alleviate
any stress that may arise.