The Franks Law Firm PLLC
#505 460 Briarwood Dr Jackson MS 39206
(601) 773-7777
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What should we look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Lawyer Franks: You require a DUI lawyer that is going to honestly say to you the good, as well as the bad of your situation. Every situation has positive and negative factors. You require an attorney that will certainly sit down, day one, and tell you genuinely what your circumstance is. You need a lawyer that's not scared to head to court, that's not reluctant to be in front of a judge, but at the exact same time, has a relationship with the prosecutors and also can have a frank conversation. On a regular basis, we can get a favorable result without having to go to trial, though occasionally a trial is definitely required. You need a lawyer that's not scared to take the route most advantageous to you. And you need somebody that will certainly tell you the truthful account of where you are.
Can an individual simply enter into the court room and also talk directly to the district attorney?
Attorney Franks: Yes and no. There are prosecutors who refuse straight away to talk with individuals that aren't represented by an attorney. As a matter of fact, I've interacted with one prosecutor that would not talk with me as a lawyer. You deserve to go speak to the prosecutor, but, there's no demand the district attorney talks with you. Honestly, do you understand the good points of your situation? Do you know the bad factors of your case? I've talked to many individuals about that and also I explain what they're taking a look at. On a regular basis, they do not recognize the answers. It's not due to the fact that they're incompetent. Lots of people I take care of are very intelligent and also skilled at being a plumber, or a truck driver. They got involved in a bit of difficulty. I can't work on a semi trick or change an engine. Yet I'm a good criminal defense attorney. I inform individuals I might go deal with my very own vehicle, or I could try driving an semi truck, yet it's going to look negative and also I'm probably going to screw it up, and it's going to wind up costing me much more. So, I highly advise going ahead and obtaining a DUI attorney to stand up with and serve them throughout the procedure and to see that it's not messed up. I ensure it sets you back as low as possible and it sets you back as little time as possible.
What's one of the most usual questions you see?
Lawyer Franks: "Am I most likely to be in jail over this?" I comprehend no one wishes to be in jail. But, for a DUI very first offense, two days is the optimum jail penalty that can be imposed. If there is a plea bargain, or a guilty conviction, then we ask for time spent credit. There's also the option of going to a victim's impact panel. You go to on a weekend and endure the panel. You need to pay for it, but you stay clear of investing the two days in jail, or you avoid the remaining time you would be called for to serve behind bars that had not been credited. Occasionally, we're able to have that put on hold entirely, and if we get a not guilty at court, or the matter is dismissed, after that there is no jail time.