No matter the seriousness of the charges levied against you, a criminal conviction can have significant consequences for your short- and long-term future. A Kaufman criminal defense lawyer may have experience with clients and cases similar to yours and may be able to help you seek an outcome to your case which will help you minimize the harm of the charges against you. Your criminal defense lawyer will handle your case from start to finish so that you can focus your attention on less-stressful matters.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today at (214) 696-9253 for more information about how we may serve you in fighting the charges which you face.
A Lawyer Could Serve You Regardless of the Charges You Face
While criminal charges vary greatly, anybody who is facing potential legal consequences could benefit from hiring a lawyer. Whether you have been charged with murder or a Class C misdemeanor, you may want to avoid the potential negative consequences of a conviction, and a lawyer may help you seek the best possible outcome for your case.
There are several ways in which a criminal defense lawyer may serve you, including:
- Reviewing your case and familiarizing themselves with the facts that could affect your odds of winning or losing in court
- Gathering any additional evidence that could have an impact on your case
- Speaking with witnesses to confirm their accounts, or uncovering new facts that could affect your case
- Determining your various options, which could include seeking a dismissal or reduction of your charges
- Providing their advice on what the wisest approach to your case is
- Handling communications with the prosecuting attorney and judge presiding over your case
- Seeking a resolution to your case which you can live with
- Defending your rights
- Representing you during all legal appearances
A lawyer may be familiar with the specific court in Kaufman where your case will be tried and could have handled cases similar to yours in the past. Such experience and knowledge may be helpful, and may not be available to you if you do not hire a lawyer to represent you as you face criminal charges.
The Downsides of Self-Representation
Representing yourself during criminal proceedings, which the Legal Information Institute (LII) explains is called “pro se” representation, is your right. Someone may represent themselves for any number of reasons, but you must be aware of the possible downsides of pro se representation before deciding whether to hire a lawyer instead.
If you choose to represent yourself, it is possible that:
- You will have great difficulty learning about relevant statutes and cases, which could affect the outcome of your case
- You may not be familiar with regular courtroom conduct and could act in a way that displeases the court
- You may say things or take actions that compromise your rights without being aware
- You will not have the benefit of experience or relationships which may come from trying criminal cases on a routine basis
- You will be overwhelmed with the time and effort required to defend yourself against criminal charges
Lawyers go to school and make the law their profession, and you may consider that there could be value in this sort of experience. Hiring a Kaufman criminal defense lawyer may be in your interests, especially if the alternative is representing yourself.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today at (214) 696-9253 for a free consultation about our services.
A Criminal Defense Lawyer Handles Many Case Types
You should be able to find a criminal defense lawyer to represent you no matter the specific charges that you are facing. Some of the charges that a lawyer may be able to defend you against include:
- Drug possession and other drug-related charges
- Murder
- Intoxication assault and manslaughter
- Domestic violence
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Sex crimes
- Boating while intoxicated (BWI)
- Grand theft auto
- Weapons offenses
Each charge may carry different potential consequences, and your lawyer can explain to you the risks of being convicted of your charges. It is important that you be aware of the possible consequences of your charges so that you may understand the value of hiring a lawyer.
Primary and Secondary Consequences of Conviction
Your primary goal in hiring a Kaufman criminal defense attorney may be obvious: to avoid a conviction, have your charges reduced, or have them dismissed. Your lawyer will aim for this goal, but it is also important to know what is on the line should you be convicted.
The potential punishment that you face will depend on the classification of the charges against you, and consequences may include:
- Execution for a capital felony
- Life in prison for a first-degree felony
- Up to 20 years in prison for a second-degree felony
- Up to 10 years in prison for a third-degree felony
- Up to 6 months in state jail for a state jail felony
- Up to 1 year in jail for a Class A misdemeanor
- Up to 6 months in jail for a Class B misdemeanor
You could also face fines between $500 and $10,000 for convictions, according to The Texas Politics Project. Even after you have served time for a conviction, you may face difficulty finding employment, housing, and repairing your reputation.
Your lawyer will understand what is on the line should you be convicted and will do everything within their power to achieve the best possible outcome for you or your loved one.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg Today
There is too much on the line with criminal charges for you not to have a lawyer helping fight your case. A Kaufman criminal defense lawyer will take your defense out of your hands so that you may direct your thoughts and energy to other important matters.
Call the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today at (214) 696-9253 for a free consultation.
