I agree with litigator. A criminal defense lawyer should be able to advise you as to whether a plea bargain offer is good under the circumstances of your case.
I agree with litigator. A criminal defense lawyer should be able to advise you as to whether a plea bargain offer is good under the circumstances of your case.
Thank you! Honestly, that's good information. In my sisters situation, her attorney would NOT advise her in any way, shape, or form. He told her, and I quote; "I can only reiterate to you what the prosecution offered. I cannot advise you, or suggest to you what you should do. And even if I did, there is no indication that the judge would honor it. It's your decision."I agree with litigator. A criminal defense lawyer should be able to advise you as to whether a plea bargain offer is good under the circumstances of your case.
All too often the client is asking the attorney to decide for them. obviously the lawyer will explain what the plea involves, what punishment and if he thinks he can get a better deal. He just won't answer the "what do I do" question.
"What would I do" is really unanswerable, as you can't know until you're in the position of a defendant facing the decision. Moreover, if the client is insisting that he's innocent, he's in a much better position than the lawyer to know if, in fact, that's true. Any criminal defense lawyer will eventually have a client whose (to that point) plausible claims of innocence fall apart the moment the first prosecution witness takes the stand at a hearing or trial.