1. What are other crimes?
Are you charged with a crime that is not included in the other sections of this website? The federal government has over 5,000 different crimes. This does not even count all of the state crimes you can be charged with. With the ridiculous number of different laws make it difficult for an average citizen to even know what is and what is not the law. Whatever you are charged with, contact Subzero Criminal Defense to see if we can help you.
2. What’s at Stake?
The potential jail or prison time you may be facing will be defined by statute. Additionally, a conviction can have significant collateral consequences that go beyond the direct penalties imposed by the court at sentencing.
Some examples of collateral consequences include the loss of right to possess a firearm, forfeiture of money or property, and loss of job opportunities because your criminal conviction. What penalties and collateral consequences you face will depend on your circumstances.
3. What are you up against?
Look at the caption of your case. It will be the name of the state or federal agency charging you on one side, and your name on the other side. (Ex. United States v. John Doe). It’s not a fair fight. It’s one person versus the government. You are often working against one or multiple law enforcement agencies that are all teaming up together with the prosecutor who is charging you.
4. What’s going for you?
Just because you are charged doesn’t mean you’re guilty. You can take your case to trial. You can challenge the State’s evidence and bring forth your own evidence. Do not expect for it to be easy. But you don’t need to take your charges sitting down.
Hire a skilled criminal defense attorney. No matter what position you are in, a skilled criminal defense attorney can figure out the best strategies to mitigate the bad and maximize the good in your case. To protect your rights and advance your interests you want a zealous advocate on your behalf. Contact Subzero Criminal Defense and we can start working on your case as soon as today (651-248-5142)