Lawyers are one of the greatest resources that we have available to us. If you ever had a team of attorneys working for you, you will feel like the most important person in the world. Once a person decides that they want to practice law and become a lawyer, there is a certain passion that comes over them. It’s hard to be a lawyer without this passion. They are professionals and experts in their field which can really be advantageous for you. However, there are certain things that lawyers can do for you and some things like they can’t. You shouldn’t expect that just because you have a lawyer that you will automatically win you case. Let’s go over a few of the things lawyers can and can’t do.
Your attorney can?
Argue your side of things should your case go to trial. Your case may not go to trial and in that case I would probably go through some kind of mediation went to get a settlement. Your lawyer will still be able to defend you during these mediation sessions and be able to get you the best settlement possible.
Expedite the process through connections and proper filing. Lawyers know how things need to be done in order to finish them the quickest. They are familiar with certain judges and how they work and different proceedings and processes that can help your cause.
Advise you on legal matters. This is something that your lawyer will probably do all the time throughout your case. You should always listen to your lawyer and take their advice no matter what your personal opinions are. They know what they’re talking about.
Lower your charges.Well the goal is to dismiss your charges entirely, that may not happen. However, if you have a lawyer you will usually be able to get the lower sentence then if you had no lawyer. For example you will serve less time or have to pay a lower fee even if the charges are not completely dismissed.
Your attorney cannot?
Bend the law for you. Lawyers get in to this line of work in order to uphold the law and give everyone a chance to win. It is part of the American Constitution and if they begin changing the rules, there will be nothing for anyone to follow. It would be pointless to be an attorney or in any place of authority regarding the law.
Do miracles.If you have been charged with your third DUI, chances are you will not get off scott free. However, a lawyer can lower your charges although you may still have to serve time or pay a fee it will be less than if you had no lawyer. Don’t hold it against your attorney, however. They can only do so much and then their hands are tied by the law itself. Be thankful for this or there would be some awful people on the streets, more so than there already is.
Advise outside their area of expertise. Well they made dabble in different areas most lawyers specialize in one specific area and do not know much about the other areas of the law. If you need advice about writing a will, A defense lawyer may not be able to give you very much information. you will need to find a lawyer that specializes in wills and trusts.
Privately talk to the judge or jury. If you or your lawyer approach the judge or jury during your case this will be seen as bribery or extortion and at best, your case will be classed as a mistrial. At worst, you and your lawyer may face other charges and fines and possible jail time.
So, if you have to hire a lawyer then make sure that you listen to them, trust them and do what they say. It’s more likely to turn out in your favor if you can do that. If you cannot do that then there is not really any point in hiring an attorney to stand up for you because they won’t be able to reach their full potential as an attorney with you holding them down. There is a lot that a lawyer can do for you if you’ll let them do their job.