Do I Need An Attorney If I’m Accused Of A Crime? – When I am asked this question, my short answer is, probably. 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. 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. 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. You do not need an attorney for this type of matter. But, it makes sense to still meet with a criminal defense attorney to be sure that’s true in your case. The peace of mind alone will be well worth the small amount of money you paid for the Strategy Session (consultation) at my firm. If you don’t need an attorney, I will let you know that “you don’t need an attorney.” 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. 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. 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. You will be given legal advice you can use, not just a sales pitch on why you should hire my firm to represent you. 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.
