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If you have been accused of a criminal act, you should seek the advice of a criminal lawyer. There's a great deal of confusion regarding criminal law, and what you don’t know can cost you. Whether you're trying to understand the difference between an infraction, misdemeanor or felony, need to know how to post bail and what it means, or want to know which states support the death penalty, you'll want accurate answers to your legal questions.
If you think your case was handled incorrectly, due to issues such as whether the arresting officers were within their legal jurisdiction or if you weren’t read your Miranda rights, a lawyer can help you determine if you have been treated legally. This can have a dramatic impact on your case, resulting in certain testimonies deemed inadmissible or even having the case dismissed.
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A criminal law expert will need to have specific information from you. To get the most out of your session with the legal Expert, you should be prepared with the answers to questions about:
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- The current status of the dispute
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Finally, have any legal documents and police reports pertaining to the dispute ready, so you can provide the expert with the relevant information.
With these items ready to go, you’ll be able to provide the legal expert with the information needed to give you the best advice.