If you have been charged with a crime or arrested, it is critical to take the charges seriously. These charges can have a substantial impact on the direction of your life. Certain charges may cause you to be ineligible for certain jobs, while others may land you significant time behind bars.  Further, certain crimes may prevent you from traveling outside of the United States. Consulting with a criminal defense attorney can go a long way toward providing the best possible outcome in your specific situation. Here are a few of the top reasons to hire a criminal defense attorney when you are being charged with a crime. 

Understanding of the Law

There is a significant amount of jargon that is common in court processes. The use of these specialized terms can make it rather difficult to obtain a complete understanding of the charges that have been filed against you. A criminal defense attorney has a profound understanding of the law, and will be able to ensure that you understand the nature of the charges. In addition, I will be more familiar with the specific nuances of the law and how it will apply to your specific situation. 

Develop Stronger Strategies

In most cases, people say that practice makes perfect. However, no one has substantial amounts of practice defending themselves from criminal charges. A criminal defense attorney has far more experience in these cases. This allows me to develop stronger strategies, which ensures that I have far more skill when it comes to crafting your defense. 

Personal Connections

An attorney has experience working alongside many other people in the field of law. This can include everything from the prosecutor to expert witnesses. While it may seem counterintuitive to want your defense attorney to have a positive relationship with the prosecutor, it will ensure that I am able to more effectively negotiate deals. Additionally, having connections to expert witnesses can help to provide a better defense for your case. The personal connections of a criminal defense attorney go a long way toward providing a better outcome for the case. 

Saves you Time and Money

The criminal defense process can be long and stressful. The longer that your case takes, the longer you may be unable to work or provide any livelihood for yourself. When you work with a criminal defense attorney, I can ensure that the process may be wrapped up far more quickly. In many situations, I have an extensive team behind me, which can substantially aid in expediting the process. This can go a long way toward ensuring that the case is finished quickly and you are able to get back to work and your life. 

Many people shy away from hiring an attorney due to the perceived expense. It is important to keep in mind that allowing you to get back to work more quickly, often more than pays for the legal fees. This is in addition to all of the other benefits that a criminal defense attorney provides for your specific situation. 

Protect your Best Interests

It can be difficult to ensure that someone is on your side when you are being charged with a crime. It is possible that you may be tricked into admitting guilt or otherwise doing something that will worsen your situation. Contacting me ensures that you have someone at your back to protect your best interests. 

Focus on the Big Picture

It can be easy to focus on individual aspects when it comes to a criminal defense case. However, I am experienced in focusing on the big picture. Even assuming that you avoid jail time, there are many ways that a criminal charge can continue to impact your life and your future. This is especially true when the case appears on your permanent record. I am aware of the substantial impact that the case can have on your life. I will work with you in looking at the bigger picture when it comes to making decisions regarding the outcome of your case.

Provide Support

Few people understand how truly difficult it can be to be charged with a crime. Defendants often experience substantial emotions of fear, anxiety, dread, depression, guilt, and more. Working alongside each other, I can aid you in processing and improving both emotional and technical support during your case. This can help you to handle the negative, difficult emotions outside of the courtroom. 

Navigate Court Processes

Court processes can be rather complex and confusing. As a criminal defense attorney I have the knowledge and experience necessary in order to understand how to best navigate each step in your case. 

Handle the Paperwork

There is often a substantial amount of paperwork alongside any court process. I will be able to ensure that it is completed correctly and filed prior to any deadlines. In addition, My expertise will help to ensure that the paperwork is free of mistakes.

Specialized

Law is an incredibly vast field. Due to this, lawyers tend to focus on specialties to provide the best possible services for their clients. This means that my specialty as a criminal defense lawyer will have dealt with other cases that are similar to yours. Not only will this help me to provide you with the necessary support, but I will also have experience in similar situations. 

Advise you of Possible Outcomes

There are many possible outcomes that may come from your criminal defense case. As your attorney, I will know the various ways that the case might turn out. I can advise you of this and help to prepare you for each potential scenario. 

Criminal charges are incredibly serious. It is crucial to consult with me or someone like myself, in order to protect your future and minimize the total disruption to your life. Here at Zachary C. Holbrook P.C., I offer superior criminal defense legal services in a broad array of fields, including white collar crimes, violent crimes, property crimes, and much more. If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to act quickly and obtain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact my office today!

Recently, Zachary Holbrook received advanced training from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. This advanced level training was on how to use mental illnesses to win DUI alcohol and/or drug cases. For more information about the specialized training Zachary received, click here to read the news release. You will be directed to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys’ website.

If you are in need of an experienced defense attorney, contact Zachary Holbrook today.

When you are being charged with a DUI, it is important to take the charge seriously. These charges can result in an array of substantial consequences that can be detrimental to your life for a very long time. It is crucial to ensure that you seek effective legal counsel if you are being charged with a DUI. The consequences for DUI charges only increase for repeat offenders, which further increases the importance of hiring a DUI attorney. Many people don’t understand how truly important legal representation is, particularly when it comes to a DUI charge. It is often foregone due to the perceived expense of hiring a legal professional. It is critical to keep in mind that you can’t afford NOT to hire an experienced DUI attorney for your DUI case.

Breathalyzers are Often Unreliable

The New York Times wrote an article outlining the reliability, or rather unreliability, of many commonly used breathalyzer systems. It also identified the harmful impact of using these machines for DUI cases. When a breathalyzer isn’t consistently reliable, it can result in wrongful charges. This works both ways, as well. It may also result in dangerous drivers not receiving any consequence, due to the breathalyzer malfunctioning. If you think that you have experienced unfair charges due to a malfunctioning breathalyzer, you need to consult with me, a skilled DUI attorney. I can help to prevent these malfunctions from wreaking havoc on your life. A great defense can go a long way toward negating the harm that a malfunctioning breathalyzer can cause.

DUI Laws Can be Complex

Any field of law is likely to be exceedingly complex. This is equally true of DUI-related laws. These laws are also capable of changing relatively often and they tend to fluctuate between states. When you obtain my services, you can be confident that you are working with a professional that has the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully navigate the field of DUI law. This can go a long way toward ensuring the best possible outcome for your specific case.

Serious Consequences

DUI charges result in incredibly severe consequences that can cause substantial disruption to your life. These extreme consequences become even more substantial when an individual has prior DUI convictions. A few of the consequences that result from DUI charges include hefty fines, the loss of a drivers’ license, jail time, required classes, and much more. It is incredibly important to work with me in order to protect yourself following a DUI charge. My services can help to reduce the severity of the consequences and ensure that you are able to get your life back on track.

It is important to keep in mind that consequences will vary depending on the type of DUI. There are many different situations that will impact the final consequences. A first DUI offense will likely have different consequences than a second or third DUI charge. A felony DUI will have far more serious consequences than a DUI that is classified as a misdemeanor. In any situation, my services will be crucial as far as minimizing consequences and preventing serious disruption to your life.

Experience Matters

Law is incredibly vast and no attorney can be intimately familiar with every field of law. It is important to ensure that you obtain the services of an attorney, such as myself, that is familiar specifically with the current DUI laws in your state. This is especially important whenever there has been a change in the relevant laws. For example, Utah recently changed the blood alcohol content level that would result in a DUI charge. When a lawyer hasn’t practiced in DUI law recently, they may not be familiar with the changes that have taken place.  

Your Attorney Provides more Options

Many people feel trapped when they have been charged with a DUI. They often feel as though there is no other option aside from allowing the court to dictate their life. An attorney such as myself has far more resources than you will have on your own. This allows me to provide more options regarding the outcome of your case. In some situations, I may be able to leverage specific required classes in lieu of having your license revoked. Being an experienced DUI attorney, I can help to minimize negative consequences to your life, which can substantially reduce the likelihood of devastation you experience due to the outcome of your DUI case.

A DUI Attorney can Find Inconsistencies

A DUI attorney will be able to identify the likelihood of inconsistencies in the argument of your prosecution. The job of these attorneys like myself,  is to provide doubt regarding the applicable charges and to poke holes in the prosecution’s argument. I will know the best possible places to look in order to find these inconsistencies and build a solid defense.

Know Legal Requirements

There are many legal requirements and processes that have to be filed throughout a DUI case. When required processes haven’t been adhered to, it can even possibly result in the case getting dismissed completely. Unfortunately, most people don’t know these requirements, which means that they would have no way of knowing if the requirements were violated. As a DUI attorney I have the knowledge necessary to identify when a requirement was violated. These requirements often apply to sobriety checkpoints, blood draws, field sobriety tests, and breath tests. Proving that these tests weren’t completed correctly can help to mitigate the consequences following your DUI charge.

Here at Zachary C. Holbrook Law, I am dedicated to providing you with the legal services that you need. When it comes to DUI charges, the results are incredibly serious. It is crucial to ensure that you obtain the services of an attorney with experience in the complexities of DUI law. I offer a broad array of DUI legal services to help you get your life back on track as quickly as possible. To learn more about the incredible importance of a DUI attorney, as well as about obtaining my services to aid in your DUI court process, contact me today!