What to look for when hiring a criminal defense attorney for your Chisago County charges

When you are charged with a crime, the courthouse you must go to is based on the county you were charged in. Walking into a bustling Hennepin County courthouse in downtown Minneapolis can be very different than a courthouse in a more rural part of the state. The judges, the prosecutors, and atmosphere impact the case. This blog article will look at considerations for Chisago County.

Chisago County: a county on the periphery of the Twin Cities but leaning into their rural roots

Many counties across the state build their courthouse in the middle of the heart of the city. Not Chisago County. Perched on the edge of North Center Lake, in Center City, MN, Chisago County courthouse is one of the most beautifully located courthouses in the state of Minnesota. The views as you ascend the stairs to the courtrooms looks more like view from a cabin than a courthouse. The location sets the tone for part of what you get in Chisago County. This is not the Twin Cities. Although it is not a far drive up Interstate 35 to get to Chisago County, Chisago County leans into its more rural roots.

Look for a criminal defense attorney who has had success in Chisago County

You gain an advantage if you hire a lawyer who has already had success in the county you are charged in. Peter Lindstrom, the founder of Subzero Criminal Defense, has successfully litigated a pair of case where the client was looking at a presumptive 12 years or prison in one case and 4 years in another case, down to an agreement where it resulted in only one conviction instead of two and only 8 months at the county jail. The plea agreement was so much better than what was typical that the judge threatened that she would not accept the plea agreement unless she was show compelling reasons why she should accept it. Peter Lindstrom was able to argue compelling reasons for the judge to accept the plea agreement.

Proceed with caution over thinking an attorney who offices near the courthouse is the best to defend you

When hiring an attorney it may be tempting to want to hire the attorney who offices closes to the courthouse or who practices the most in that particular courthouse. They have the most experience in that courthouse, so they must be the best choice, right? The problem is that attorneys who work almost exclusively in one county have a tendency to become overly familiar with prosecutors and judges. If your case involves evidence that should be challenged, an attorney who practices there too frequently may be overly concerned about not ruffling feathers. Not wanting to upset the apple cart may become more important to them then fiercely advocating your case. Hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney who has experience across the state may be a better option because they are used to going into courthouses across the state and challenging the State’s evidence. And do not feel beholden to pacify prosecutors and judges because their duty as a criminal defense attorney brings them to challenge the State’s evidence in cases across the state.

Conclusion

If you are charged with a crime in Chisago County, you want a skilled criminal defense attorney who is knowledgeable and will advocate on your behalf. Subzero Criminal Defenses practices in all 87 counties across Minnesota. Contact Subzero Criminal Defense for a free consultation. 651-248-5142