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A criminal attorney can help you avoid a false conviction

by Doug Stoddart A Depth of Legal Knowledge and Experience

There have been many reported cases of false accusations, false convictions, false sentences and false punishments. Being accused of something you didn’t even do seems bad enough but being sentenced to life or being on death row for something you did not do can be absolutely devastating. As morbid as it sounds, it happens all the time. These mistakes can often be attributed to people who think anyone charged with a crime is guilty until proven innocent and not the other way around. This is especially true if someone is being accused of a crime such as murder or rape. Fortunately, people who are being falsely charged with criminal activity can solicit the help of an experienced criminal law attorney.

 

Criminal attorneys are professionals skilled in defending and advocating for those who have been wrongly accused.  Although having a criminal law attorney isn't a 100 percent guarantee that a falsely accused person will walk away free, they will definitely have a better chance of getting a fair trial.  Having a highly-skilled criminal law attorney by their side will give them the best opportunity to prove their innocence and walk away free. In the case of minors, though, a juvenile court attorney would be required.

Without an attorney, the defendant would be putting themselves at a great disadvantage. It's not enough to truly be innocent. However, you must also be able to prove this innocence to others.

 


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About Doug Stoddart Freshman   A Depth of Legal Knowledge and Experience

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Created on Jul 10th 2018 07:26. Viewed 428 times.

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