Buyer Beware of the Criminal Attorney Guaranteeing a Dismissal
Those of us that have been Criminal Defense Attorneys know better then to guarantee that a case will be dismissed based on the initial visit with a potential client. Routinely, clients come into our office a state some form of the following: "Attorney A said he will get the case dismissed if I pay him X dollars. My initial thought is if they really believed the attorney why are they here in my office? I am sure they feel the same way or else they would not be visiting me. My advice is always the same...if a lawyer in guaranteeing something get in writing because the truth is that no attorney can make such a statement without reviewing the case, talking to the assistant district attorney, and investigating all the facts. I am always amazed that people believe these attorneys even after talking to competent criminal lawyers. Do not forget that you are presumed innocent, but that does not mean that the prosecutor will automatically dismiss your case.
This does not change even if the crime occurred in Fort Bend County, Galveston, or Harris County, Texas. If you want to speak to an affordable, honest, and experienced criminal defense attorney call us at (713) 242-1779 or visit our website at ww.mmalaw.com.
