Do I Need An Attorney If I’m Accused Of A Crime? – When I am asked this question, my short answer is, probably. Â The reason I say probably is that you don’t always need an attorney when charged with a crime, but in most cases you do. Â An example of a time where you may not need an attorney might be if you are in Maricopa County and you have been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and you have no priors. Â Because of my many years of experience in dealing with these types of cases, I know you will most likely be offered a diversion program instead of being prosecuted. Â You do not need an attorney for this type of matter. Â But, it makes sense to still meet with a criminal defense attorney to be sure that’s true in your case. Â The peace of mind alone will be well worth the small amount of money you paid for the Strategy Session (consultation) at my firm. Â If you don’t need an attorney, I will let you know that “you don’t need an attorney.” Â But, the chances are that if you have been charged with a crime, it makes sense to hire an attorney to represent you in most cases.
The key is talking with an experienced criminal defense attorney and discussing all your options. Â Only then will you be able to make an informed decision of whether or not you need an attorney to represent you in your legal matter. Â At my law firm, we offer a Strategy Session where we will go over all the details of your case and explain all of your options. Â You will be given legal advice you can use, not just a sales pitch on why you should hire my firm to represent you. Â If you are facing criminal charges and would like to know if you need an attorney or not, call my office and schedule a Strategy Session to discuss your legal matter.
