Some
people think that when one is charged with a crime, say, illegal
possession of marijuana, the case automatically goes to trial. The
truth is that trials are often an arduous process. At times, the
prosecution team ends up deciding to use its resources and time on
other cases while still seeing some sort of penalty given to the
criminal (or suspect, for that matter).
As
such, prosecutors may offer the suspect’s legal counsel a plea
bargain agreement. The conditions of such agreements usually vary per
case, but the common denominator is that the suspects plead guilty to
the crime they are charged with. In return, the charges against them
or the penalties will be reduced. Prosecutors offer these so they can
get a conviction as swiftly as possible.
Suspects
must understand, however, that accepting a plea bargain agreement
does not automatically put them at an advantage. It could even put
them between a rock and a hard place. This is why it’s critical for
suspects to have a skilled criminal defense attorney by their side to
ensure that when a plea bargain agreement is offered, the conditions
would be for their benefit.
If,
for instance, the suspects and their lawyers are confident that the
prosecution team doesn’t have enough evidence to prove guilt, a
plea bargain may be refused. Whatever the decision is, the criminal
lawyer would have the client’s best interest in mind.
The
law firm of Kurtz
& Blum
vigorously defends their client's rights. To contact a knowledgeable
and experienced Raleigh criminal lawyer who truly knows the law
please call 919-832-7700.
