False Allegations Can Devastate a Person’s Life
True trial lawyers will not shy away from fighting to protect and defend a client in court who is falsely accused. A lawyer with a track record of winning in court stands the best chance of persuading the prosecutor to drop charges.
Innocent or Not, You Need the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer You Can Get
Having the best criminal defense attorney possible when you are under investigation or suspected of illegal activity is vital because innocent people are so frequently charged and wrongfully convicted. The attorneys at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. have the experience, tenacity, and respect to protect you and employ every available defense on your behalf. Your future is too important to take chances trusting an attorney with a false allegation in a criminal case because they are the lowest bidder. The legal system is not perfect, and your best hope of obtaining the best possible result is with a top, seasoned defense lawyer.
Case Example
For example, Susan Marie Mellen, 59, was convicted of orchestrating a homeless man’s death in the home where she and others lived. The judge sentenced the mother to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, on October 10, 2014, a Los Angeles County judge overturned her conviction, holding that her attorney failed to represent her correctly and that a woman who claimed she heard Mellen confess was a habitual liar.
Respected Lawyers are a Credible Threat to the Prosecutor’s Case
The White County Sheriff’s Department recently acknowledged the travesty of false accusations in a domestic violence criminal case. Despite pointing out that 25% of women have been affected by domestic violence, Detective Chris Isom with the White County Sheriff’s Department pointed out that false allegations drain law enforcement’s limited resources. “But when evidence proves the allegations to be false, we are then faced with investigating potential crimes of perjury and making false claims, which uses even more resources,” Detective Isom stated.
Unfortunately, although on the right track, Detective Isom missed the most severe consequence of false domestic violence allegations (and criminal sexual conduct). The most severe impact of false claims is the possibility that innocent defendants are wrongfully convicted. When an innocent person is charged based upon false accusations, the defendant risks loss of reputation, loss of employment, damage to family relations (especially with children), assets, and liberty. Because domestic violence allegations can cause such devastating consequences, people sometimes make false allegations to gain an advantage in divorce or custody proceedings. Men and women stand to lose custody or visitation based upon the mere assertion of spousal abuse.
Many False Allegations in a Criminal Case Involve Court-Appointed or Inexperienced Attorneys
Court-appointed attorneys represent the vast majority of criminal defendants. Some court-appointed lawyers are decent attorneys, but unfortunately, many are overburdened, underpaid, and lack trial experience. Often, court-appointed lawyers will advise their clients to plead because, in their opinion, a conviction is imminent, because the risks of a trial are too significant, or because they are afraid to represent a defendant in a jury trial.
Most retained lawyers also tend to advise their clients to plead guilty instead of fighting for their clients. These attorneys will tell innocent clients to plead guilty or no contest to get a case resolved and avoid trial. Manipulating a defendant into a wrongful conviction is a mockery of the criminal justice system and the United States Constitution. The best defense against false allegations is a fearless, zealous, and experienced criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid to do whatever is necessary to win.
Over-Charging is Another Form of False Allegations in a Criminal Case
In many cases, defendants are not entirely without guilt but may be overcharged or charged with a greater offense than is justified by the evidence in the case. Overcharging is often the fault of overzealous police officers or prosecutors who bargain that the defendant will be without the resources to mount a legitimate defense with a quality criminal defense attorney. Whether a defendant or person suspected of committing a felony or misdemeanor is innocent or overcharged, he deserves the best criminal defense lawyer available to help.
An Experienced and Effective Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Make a Difference
Whether the charge is retail fraud, OWI/DUI, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, assault and battery, firearms charges, or any other felony or misdemeanor charge, great things happen with a lawyer who cares and is not afraid to win. The Defense Team with LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. has decades of experience successfully defending clients in courts throughout Michigan. We have a unique team approach that routinely results in extraordinary outcomes for clients. Call us for a free consultation. We will find a way to help you!
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