Frequently Asked Questions

Lynnwood Criminal Defense Lawyer

What are my rights if I've just been arrested?

You retain many of your rights even after being arrested. Upon your arrest, you should have been given your Miranda right s and if you weren't, or when reading you your rights was administered incorrectly, this could be helpful in your defense. You have the right to a fair and speedy trial. You also have the right to the attorney of your choice. You can ask what you are being arrested for and you do not have to answer any questions regarding the charges. You can quickly contact me, Jonathan, at my firm to fully understand your rights and how they can be protected.

I've just been charged, what happens next?

The start of the legal process is known as an arraignment. Hopefully, you will have retained the services of a proven Lynnwood criminal defense attorney to help you at this point. There will be several key decisions that will need to be made at this hearing, including your plea to the charges, the setting of bail and others. At your arraignment, a judge will tell you exactly what you have been charged with. A skilled attorney can help make this action progress smoothly, keeping your goals for the overall outcome of the case in mind.

Can criminal charges really be defended?

Years of successful experience have shown that, without a doubt, a favorable result can produced in many cases. Insufficient evidence, improper police procedures and investigation, faulty evidence, misuse of the law and many other viable defenses can be pursued. It takes an aggressive approach and thorough investigation as to the facts of the case and what occurred that brought about your arrest. Criminal defense depends, in large part, on the experience , skill and determination of your attorney.

Why do I need to hire an attorney?

Prosecutors would prefer that you did not use a high quality defense lawyer, as their job in getting a conviction would obviously be easier. In any field, you get results by seeing what works and doesn't and by putting in the years of actual experience it takes to consistently achieve high-quality results. The same applies to an attorney. Without a lawyer, you will be facing prosecutors and law enforcement personnel who are specifically trained to pursue a conviction. I want you to have someone who is equally trained, more willing to fight and highly committed to your needs and goals for the case.

To learn more about your criminal charges and how they can be defended, contact a Lynnwood criminal defense attorney from my firm.