Criminal Defense Attorney - Their Roles and Responsibilities

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Roles and Responsibilities of Criminal Defense
Attorneys
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• A Lawyer Has a Duty to Give His Client the Best
  Possible Advice without Regard for His Own
  Financial Circumstances
• Says John Grisham, An American Bestselling Writer
  And Attorney

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Who Are They?

• A criminal defense attorney is a lawyer
  specializing in the defense of individuals and
  companies charged with criminal activity.

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS What They Do?

• The attorney will discuss the specifics of the
  case with the client to get information to help
  build a defense to the charge(s). The criminal
  defense lawyer will use this information in the
  various motions and pleadings, he or she will
  have to draft on the clients behalf, during plea
  negotiations, and during the trial.
• Some of the tasks that criminal defense lawyers
  routinely perform are

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• Task 1 - Provide an objective perspective of the
  clients situation and explain to the client what
  is likely to happen, which is vital for the
  client, especially in making a decision about
  how to respond to any plea bargain a
  prosecutor may offer.
• Task 2 - Negotiates with a prosecutor on behalf
  of the client in an attempt to reduce the charges
  or lessen the punishment recommended by the
  prosecutor at sentencing.

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• Task 3 - Suggest sentencing, treatment, and
  rehabilitation programs tailored to the client's
  specific needs, which may help the client avoid
  future clashes.
• Task 4 - Interview witnesses, formulate cross
  examination questions and create defense
  strategies.

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DO I NEED A CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAWYER?

• If you are facing criminal charges, a criminal
  defense attorney can help represent you in court.
  Or, if you have been the victim of a crime, a
  criminal prosecutor can help you through the
  process.

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Contact The Law Office of Adam Peer, LLC
Protect Your Rights and Future!

• Facing serious legal problems? Need an accessible
  attorney who provides cost-effective legal
  services? Contact The Law Office of Adam Peer,
  LLC, the team of experienced criminal defense in
  Overland Park.
• For more details,
• Call 1-913-553-4222
• Visit www.adampeerlaw.com

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