If you’re charged with a felony in Wisconsin, it’s probably in your best interest to get in touch with an attorney right away… the sooner, the better.
3 Reasons to Call a Lawyer if You’re Charged With a Felony
Felonies are the most serious types of crimes in the state of Wisconsin. While it’s true that there are varying degrees of felonies, each with its own set of penalties, it’s important that you know a felony conviction will stay on your criminal record for the rest of your life. For most people, it makes sense to hire a Milwaukee felony defense lawyer who understands the situation and how the law applies in specific cases.
Reason #1 to Call a Lawyer for Felony Defense: Your Attorney May Be Able to Negotiate With the Prosecutor
In some cases, attorneys are able to successfully negotiate with prosecutors to get their clients lesser charges. There’s no guarantee that this will (or even could) happen in your case, but it’s not uncommon for an attorney to be able to negotiate with a prosecutor to get his or her client a lesser charge (one with a less severe penalty).
Reason #2 to Call a Lawyer for Felony Defense: Preservation of Your Rights
You have rights, even if you’ve been accused of a felony crime. Your lawyer will be there every step of the way to ensure that police, investigators, and even the prosecutor isn’t violating your constitutional rights.
Reason #3 to Call a Lawyer for Felony Defense: Public Defenders Are Very Busy
Although it may be tempting to simply stick with a public defender, in many cases, it’s not a good idea. Public defenders are very overworked (not just here, but everywhere), which means that yours won’t have much time to strategize about the best possible defense. He or she may not even have time to review your case before the date you’re scheduled to appear in court. When you hire your own attorney, though, you’re getting dedicated time and resources from an experienced attorney who isn’t representing hundreds of other people all at once.
Do You Need to Talk to a Lawyer About Felony Charges?
If you’ve been accused of committing a felony, from armed robbery or sexual assault to stalking or homicide, we may be able to help you.
Call us at 414-383-6700 for a free felony case review. We’ll evaluate your situation and give you the legal advice you need today.
