A Nassau County criminal lawyer is an individual who is skilled in the practice of criminal law; this individual represents the interests of clients who have been accused of committing a crime. In a criminal case the prosecutor represents the government who brings the case to court; the accused is represented by a criminal lawyer. Criminal lawyers are very skilled in their use of various defense tactics depending very much on the severity of the charges and the circumstances surrounding the case. The tactics used to defend a person who has been charged with a traffic offense will be very different than the tactics used in defending someone accused of a heinous crime.
A Nassau County criminal lawyer can either work for a large law firm or be a solo practitioner. A lawyer skilled in criminal law can also work for the government as the prosecutor in criminal cases. A public defender is a criminal lawyer who has cases assigned to him or her; the people they represent are those that cannot afford to hire a private defense lawyer.
The primary task of any criminal defense lawyer is to advocate for the client. There are many times when this can be difficult for the lawyer personally and he or she must learn to set aside their own opinion of the person accused and the case. Regardless of the circumstances the lawyer must champion the case of the client regardless of whether they actually believe in the innocence of the client. Many criminal defense lawyers are more comfortable and can present the defense better if they don’t know the innocence or guilt of the client as this knowledge may have a detrimental effect on the way they approach the defense. The objective of the defense lawyer is to present the case in a way that disputes the allegations made by the prosecution.
A Nassau County criminal lawyer spends a great deal of time in a courtroom. In addition to his or her courtroom work, the lawyer is also called upon to make appearances for the client in such things as bail hearings, preliminary hearings and many administrative tasks associated with the case.
A criminal lawyer conducts considerable legal research in an effort to find a historic case to use for reference or a statutory interpretation of a law that can be used to help support and bolster the client’s case. The lawyer will also take depositions and interview witnesses as well as engaging private investigators and expert witnesses if these people are thought necessary as part of the defense strategy.
If you have been charged with a crime you will need to hire a seasoned Nassau County criminal lawyer for your defense. You are welcome to call upon Ketover & Associates, LLC; Attorneys at Law.
