When Do I Need An Attorney?
When facing the prospects of jail or prison, you should never be without an attorney. When you are charged with a crime, you may feel that you are presumed guilty. You may have been taken to jail, posted bond and now must follow the Government's system for dealing with criminally accused. Fortunately, you are not presumed guilty. In fact the presumption of innocence is one of the few remaining rights afforded all accused people.
Hiring an attorney is important to challenge the Government. You are presumed innocent. Whether guilty as charged or wrongly accused, having an attorney is essential to protect your rights and fight for your freedom.
Sometimes a plea bargain may be necessary depending on the evidence the Government has against you. Often times the government has weaknesses in their case and an attorney can articulate reasons why a case should be dismissed or a better plea bargain should be offered. When facing the prospects of jail or prison, you should never stand by yourself.
An attorney can raise the Constitutional issues evident in your case and ultimately an attorney can make the Government prove you guilty at trial. A defense attorney can protect you from the power and force of the Government. Sometimes it is necessary to hire experts to educate the prosecution and ultimately a jury. Identifying the potential Constitution and factual issues, and the possible defenses is essential to properly defend all cases.
Richard Huttner has handled thousands of cases involving both felonies and misdemeanor in both State and Federal Court. Mr. Huttner handles the following cases:
- Possession/Distribution/Manufacture of Controlled Substance
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Harassment
- Sex Assault
- Sex Assault on a Child
- Child abuse
- Indecent Exposure and all sex offenses
- Attempted Murder, Murder and felony murder
- Aggravated motor vehicle theft
- Robbery
- Aggravated Robbery
- Menacing
- Kidnapping
- Theft
- Forgery
- Driving under the influence
- Driving under revocation
Often times an officer will contact you before you are
charged in hopes of coercing a confession. You have the
right to have an attorney present during questioning. The
police don't warn you of that right because they don't place
you in custody prior to the discussion. The police use these
strategies in hopes of making their case easier to prove.
When contacted by the police, it is important to ask for time
to confer with Counsel. Often times that is time to retain
an attorney.
Richard Huttner, Denver criminal lawyer handles misdemeanors and felonies in State and Federal Court. Providing legal services in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties.
