The Role of a Criminal Defence Lawyer in Assault Cases

Your criminal defence lawyer has a very important role is assault cases and other criminal cases. The criminal defence lawyer has the role of giving the accused the best defence possible. But what does that mean exactly? That is what we are going to talk about in today’s blog article.

Charges

Whatever the charges are against you, the criminal defence lawyer will try to get them reduced to a lesser crime. Where possible your lawyer will try to get the charges dismissed, altogether. You may not realize what your lawyer is doing behind the scenes, but he or she will be actively working on several fronts.

Evidence

The criminal defence lawyer will be gathering evidence that can either exonerate you or mitigate the charges against you. In addition, the lawyer will be looking at the evidence that the prosecution plans to use to see if doubt can be cast on it.

Witnesses

Your lawyer will be interviewing potential witnesses to see if they can help your side and if they will be useful for you.

The Case

Next there is the case in totality. The criminal defence lawyer has to look at your case from all angles. In the event that charges cannot be reduced or dismissed, then the criminal defence lawyer will try to have you found not guilty. If you are found guilty, then your lawyer will try to reduce the penalties.

Remember that prosecutors do not want to try a case that they do not have a pretty good chance of winning. The criminal defence lawyer will be trying to convince the prosecutors that their case cannot be won long before the case goes to trial.

Whether you are charged with assault or another crime, your criminal defence lawyer has a lot of work to do for your defence. For that reason, you should hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible if you have been charged or think you may be charged in the near future.

If you have been accused of a crime, then you will need a criminal lawyer to defend you and your interests. Hire a criminal defence lawyer without delay and do not make any statements to the police without first consulting your lawyer. This is your right. 

Gagan Nahal is a criminal defence lawyer based in Surrey, British Columbia, although he has represented clients across Canada. He works vigorously and tirelessly defending his clients. 

If you have any questions about this article or you would like to talk to Mr. Nahal, please call him directly at (604) 527-4769.