Unlike civil lawyers who deal with private law suits between two or more
entities, a criminal attorney represents clients who are being charged by the
state or federal government for a crime. In civil law the suit is initiated a
party who feels that they have been harmed.
A criminal suit, on the other hand, is initiated through a prosecuting
attorney on behalf of the state. Prosecutors in a criminal case need to prove
beyond reasonable doubt that a defendant is guilty of a crime, whereas
plaintiffs in a civil law suit only need to prove a defendant is responsible
for the complaint by a preponderance of the evidence.
A guilty verdict in a criminal charge may result in the loss of freedom
so, if you’re facing a criminal charge, speaking with a qualified criminal
lawyer as soon as possible could lead to better results.
Because most people lack knowledge concerning state or federal laws, it
is best to be proactive. You should only seek answers to questions about your
legal rights from a criminal defense attorney.
Many criminal cases don’t proceed to trial. If the evidence against you
is compelling, your criminal lawyer may suggest that you strike a plea bargain.
If not, then a competent lawyer will work very hard to have your case
dismissed.
The law firm of Kurtz & Blum vigorously defends
their client's rights. To contact a
Raleigh lawyer please call 919-832-7700.
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