Do I need a lawyer?
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If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in Van Nuys or elsewhere in Van Nuys California, you can benefit from speaking with a dedicated criminal defense attorney. Regardless of whether or not you choose to hire them to represent you in court, by consulting a lawyer you will get a much better idea of the kind of charges you are facing, what defenses may be available to you, what sorts of plea bargains are likely, and what may happen to you if you are convicted. Your criminal defense lawyer can likely help you bring important pretrial issues to light that have bearing on your case, and may even be able to get your case dismissed entirely.
Why should you not rely on a public defender?
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Most public defenders are excellent lawyers with the best of intentions, but they are generally overwhelmed with their caseloads and do not have the time to give each client the attention they deserve. In fact, usually defendants only get to speak with their public defender for a moment or two before each court appearance.
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