A Legal Success Story In Los Angeles
When it comes to criminal defense, part of the strategy of having a successful defense is not necessarily getting a not guilty verdict every single time in a jury trial. Of course, we would love to do that, but some cases are not made for that. In other words, the prosecutors, who are representing the state and are responsible for proving the defendant's guilt, have the evidence against the defendant.
If you go to trial, you're going to lose. The client will pay much money and get a much worse punishment than if they had just worked out a plea bargain with the prosecutors.
The key for me, though, in getting successful resolutions in criminal defense is to figure out the client's best character traits and what they have going for them so that I can show the prosecutor the client's version of events and tell the client's story so that that particular client is going to be in a position to be successful.
For instance, in a recent case, a client's strong academic record and community service helped us negotiate a reduced sentence.
That's one of my main jobs. That's why when I meet with people, I talk to them and ask them questions. I find out about them, and I need the good, the bad, and the ugly. In other words, I have to get the whole picture.
Don't just tell me your one-sided version. If you don't tell me everything, I won't be able to prepare the best defense for you, which could lead to a less favorable outcome.
Tell me from the perspective of what the police or the alleged victim are going to claim so that I know, here's what's going to be claimed. Then we can start talking about why we are in this position. Why did you do this? And we can begin to get down to the nitty-gritty of what happened.
Telling Your Side of the Story
A lot of times, the police really do a one-sided investigation, and your story is not put out there, so it's your criminal defense attorney's job to get your story out there. In this success story that I've talked about here in this video, this person had a lot of great things going for them. They were in college, a student-athlete, and on scholarship.
They had no prior criminal record, and even the crime itself—they got tempted. I think peer pressure got them involved in this, and ultimately, I was able to pick some things out of the crime that helped get the people's property back related to this theft offense.
They cooperated with the police when the police came. They were remorseful and tried to do everything they could to make things right once caught.
This is essential information. This is stuff the prosecutors need to know. You've got someone who did something stupid, and you've got somebody who has a bright future, so now are we going to destroy that future by forcing a felony on them, putting them in custody, and ruining their life?
Somebody could argue that they destroyed their own life because they did what they did. That's true. But people make mistakes, and good people make mistakes. So, the prosecutors do have a heart. Of course, they're out to do justice. They're out to protect the public.
The out to deter and punish those who commit crimes doesn't necessarily mean that all is lost. That doesn't mean that this is a lost person.
As your criminal defense attorney, I highlight the positive aspects of your character and case and present them to the prosecutor and judge. This is to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome. If this approach resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out. Let's have a conversation, let's meet, and let's strategize on how to protect your rights, your reputation, and your freedom.
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