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The First Stage: Selecting an attorney who
can represent you best. If you have been charged with a crime, it
is crucial to have an attorney represent you.
That means you will need someone experienced, competent and persistent:
• who will explain the legal maze in plain English, not legal
jargon
• who will be honest with you about your situation rather
than tell you what you want to hear
• who will work with you closely
• who will return your phone calls and be available to meet
with you
• who will treat your case as seriously as you do
• who will conduct proper investigations
• who will know when and how to use expert witnesses
• who is knowledgeable about the law in your particular case
• who is an experienced negotiator
• who is an experienced trial lawyer
Arrest Procedures
What to do if you are arrested
Criminal Court–
Misdemeanors
Usually less serious than a felony, handled
in county courts
Criminal Court– Felonies
More serious than misdemeanors, and requires
an expert attorney
Juvenile Courts
A specialized court system different from
Superior court
Convictions
What to expect, how to appeal
Record Expungements
The reality of felony sex crime convictions
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