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If you've been arrested for a crime in the San Francisco area, the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer is invaluable. The defense attorney's sole mission is to work on your behalf to minimize the negative consequences of your criminal case. A San Francisco criminal defense lawyer will fight to protect your constitutionally guaranteed rights at every step of the way in the state or federal criminal justice process. For example, your criminal defense attorney can:
- Be with you and advise you during an interrogation by police or a prosecutor
- Conduct an investigation of your case and interview witnesses
- Confer with the prosecutor to possibly get the charge(s) against you reduced or dismissed
- Represent you in a probable cause hearing or other preliminary hearing as well as at a trial
- Make the legal motions necessary to advance your rights
- Argue before a judge on your behalf for a favorable sentence if you are convicted
Contact us today to arrange a free consultation with a San Francisco criminal defense lawyer.
A Lawyer to Protect Your Rights
When you've been arrested for or charged with a crime, having a San Francisco criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference. The United States Constitution gives you the right to legal representation, which means that you have the right to get a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney to work on your behalf. Such a lawyer will fight to protect all of your legal rights, including the right to:
- Be presumed innocent
- Remain silent
- Obtain a statement specifying the charge(s) against you
- Receive a speedy and fair trial
- Be tried before a jury of your peers
- Testify on your own behalf
- Use the court's subpoena power to compel witnesses to testify in your case
- Confront and cross-examine witnesses in your case
Federal Crimes
A San Francisco criminal defense attorney can also represent you if you've been charged with a federal crime, including:
- Bank robbery
- Smuggling controlled substances
- Internet crimes
- Interstate crimes
- Bribery of public officials
- Mail, wire, bank and certain other types of fraud
- Pornography offenses
If you're under investigation or have been arrested for a federal offense in the San Francisco area, an attorney who is familiar with the federal criminal justice system will be of crucial importance. The U.S. criminal justice system is not simply a federal version of the California system.
For example, if you're facing federal charges, be aware that the federal courts' sentences are meted out according to a very strict set of sentencing guidelines. There are only a few possible ways to get the sentence for a federal criminal conviction reduced beyond what the guidelines dictate - therefore, retaining a San Francisco criminal defense attorney who knows the ins and outs of the federal court system is all the more important.
Contact a San Francisco Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
If you have been arrested or charged with a federal or state crime, or if you even suspect that you're being investigated for a crime, you should seek the legal counsel of an experienced San Francisco criminal defense lawyer. Contact us now to set up a free, no-commitment consultation with a criminal defense lawyer who can answer your questions and help you start planning your defense.
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