A Trustworthy Ally
“Criminal” has always been an unpleasant label. Even worse, the label doesn’t go away — at least not easily.
If you were recently convicted, you’ll need to wait a certain amount of time before you can expunge your criminal record — if your charges are eligible for expungement. That means you are stuck with a criminal record that can limit your housing and work opportunities.
Criminal charges, however, don’t have to lead to a criminal conviction. Charges may be dropped before trial, plead down to something less serious, be unproven at trial or even reversed after a conviction. A conviction can be suspended, or prosecution can even be deferred. The best strategy depends on the particular facts of your case. Your best chance of finding the right strategy for your case is to find the best defense lawyer. Find your criminal defense attorney in Mayes County by calling Wirth Law Office – Pryor.
While the best way to beat a criminal charge is to avoid it altogether, that’s not always possible. Even innocent uninvolved people get swept up in misguided prosecutions. Criminal defense attorneys provide the legal counsel needed to retain your freedom, protect your reputation and get justice. Wirth Law Office – Pryor has tough lawyers who know how to stand up for your rights.
Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Who Has Your Back!
Everyone is entitled to legal counsel. This means you may receive legal counsel via a public defender, or you have the right to hire a private criminal defense attorney. Another choice — albeit a usually a bad choice — is for defendants to represent themselves pro se. Usually, the only person who gets to decide on their legal representation is the defendant.
What’s more, if you are ordered to appear in court, you must decide how you will be represented. If you don’t choose to hire an attorney, and do not qualify for a court appointed attorney, you would have de facto chosen to represent yourself pro se. It might be the worst choice you could make.
Pro Se Defense
Defendants may choose a pro se defense, meaning they would like to represent themselves. This option is not for the faint of heart. The defendant is responsible for preparing, drafting, and presenting their legal documents. These tasks are arduous.
And it’s not just the technical accuracy of the court documents that can scuttle your case. If you build a case around the wrong legal theory, your case could be shot down before you get started. Any little mistake could render your entire defense null. It’s a wise decision to leave complex legal cases to the professionals.
Public Defenders
Defendants may also use a public defender. Public defenders are often novice attorneys who have only recently passed the Oklahoma Bar test. This means some public defenders may lack experience in criminal defense trials. So the skill of a public defense attorney may vary.
But Mayes County does not have a public defender system like larger counties such as Tulsa or Oklahoma counties. Mayes County is part of OIDS – the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System. Through OIDS, the State of Oklahoma pays private attorneys to represent indigent defendants.
The subsidized-private-attorney system would seem to work great for defendants to get a private attorney except for one thing. The state pays low rates and caps how much can be spent. That means your OIDS attorney might be working on a shoestring. It’s not the best approach when your reputation, your money and potentially years of your freedom are on the line.
Private Criminal Defense Attorney Defense
Criminal Defense attorneys represent people charged with a misdemeanor and felony crimes. These attorneys possess the skill, experience, and most importantly a will to win. One massive advantage you can have in your favor is an active attorney. When you select your own private attorney, you can chose an attorney with experience in criminal court, and who has peers who share information about the criminal courts.
What Else Can Criminal Defense Attorneys Do?
Criminal defense attorneys can represent defendants in both felony and misdemeanor cases. Misdemeanor crimes include:
- simple assault
- trespassing
- reckless driving
- vandalism
- petit larceny
- drug possession
- driving under the influence.
Criminal defense attorneys also represent people accused of felony crimes such as:
- aggravated assault and battery
- drug distribution
- grand larceny
- motor vehicle theft
- robbery
- sexual assault
- fraud
There is no need to fight criminal charges alone when you can hire an attorney from Wirth Law Office.
Free Consultation with Mayes County Defense Attorney
Crime doesn’t pay. Instead, the burden of a criminal record can be costly, above and beyond the cost of criminal sanctions. Both misdemeanors and felonies can result in a person going to jail or prison, sometimes for a long time. Punishments may also come in the form of a fine costing hundreds of dollars. To protect your freedom and your future, if someone accuses you of a crime, or if police charge you with a crime, call a criminal defense attorney in Mayes County as soon as possible.
Call (918) 932-2862 to set up your free consultation. You should also submit your questions via our consultation form found near the top of this page.